Trade Finance Executive - Accounts Receivable
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing incoming funds, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring timely follow-ups on export documentation, customer payments, and bank transactions. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of working cross-functionally to maintain smooth financial operations and cash flow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Incoming Funds Reporting:
- Prepare and send daily incoming funds reports for bulk and container transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to management.
- Accounts Receivable Reporting:
- Prepared and maintained various accounts receivable reports, including aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial metrics for management review.
- Export Documentation Follow-Up:
- Collaborate with internal departments to monitor the status of export negotiations and ensure timely dispatch of export documents, keeping operations smooth and efficient.
- Bank Transactions Follow-Up:
- Work closely with banks to ensure that funds are credited as per the agreed value date, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
- Overdue Payment Support:
- Provide backup and support for following up with customers and banks on overdue payments, ensuring timely collections and minimizing the risk of bad debts.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related financial role.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prepare detailed financial reports and analyze cash flow data.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners (banks and customers).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in handling export transactions and working with international banking.
- Understanding of cash flow forecasting, aging reports, and payment reconciliation processes.
- Previous experience in customer relations or collections.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing incoming funds, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring timely follow-ups on export documentation, customer payments, and bank transactions. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of working cross-functionally to maintain smooth financial operations and cash flow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Incoming Funds Reporting:
- Prepare and send daily incoming funds reports for bulk and container transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to management.
- Accounts Receivable Reporting:
- Prepared and maintained various accounts receivable reports, including aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial metrics for management review.
- Export Documentation Follow-Up:
- Collaborate with internal departments to monitor the status of export negotiations and ensure timely dispatch of export documents, keeping operations smooth and efficient.
- Bank Transactions Follow-Up:
- Work closely with banks to ensure that funds are credited as per the agreed value date, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
- Overdue Payment Support:
- Provide backup and support for following up with customers and banks on overdue payments, ensuring timely collections and minimizing the risk of bad debts.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related financial role.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prepare detailed financial reports and analyze cash flow data.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners (banks and customers).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in handling export transactions and working with international banking.
- Understanding of cash flow forecasting, aging reports, and payment reconciliation processes.
- Previous experience in customer relations or collections.