Commercial Operations & Trade Finance

LC Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs).
Documentation: Ensure all shipping, customs, and commercial invoices are flawlessly prepared to avoid demurrage (delay charges) or supply chain bottlenecks.
Cost Optimization: Negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and insurance providers.

Banking & Financial Coordination

Fund Management: Liaise with corporate banks to manage working capital facilities, overdrafts, and term loans.
Treasury Operations: Handle foreign exchange (FX) booking and hedging strategies to shield the company from currency fluctuations.
Reconciliation: Collaborate closely with the internal finance team to ensure all trade-related transactions, bank charges, and interest calculations are reconciled perfectly.

Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations

Central Bank Compliance: Ensure all foreign trade transactions strictly comply with central bank guidelines, foreign exchange regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.
Liaison Management: Act as the primary corporate representative to resolve issues with Customs, VAT/Tax authorities, Ministry departments, and central banks.
Policy Monitoring: Monitor changing national trade policies, tariff schedules, and financial laws, reporting immediately on how they impact the company's bottom line.