Finance Operations Executive

Key Responsibilities

Trade Finance Operations

• Manage daily trade finance activities, including Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby LCs, Trust Receipts, trade financing and revolving loans.
• Review import/export documentation, invoices, Bills of Lading and Certificates of Quality to ensure compliance with banking and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate LC terms with banks, suppliers and customers, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely transactions.
• Monitor credit facility utilisation, manage trade finance risks and maintain accurate transaction records.

Financial Transactions & Treasury

• Process and reconcile Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), invoices and financial transactions.
• Execute fund transfers, wire transfers and foreign exchange (FX) transactions.
• Monitor cash flow, maintain financial records and prepare cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management.
• Manage corporate bank accounts, including account opening/closure, internet banking administration and authorised signatory updates.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with Accounting, Trading and Operations teams in Singapore and Beijing HQ to ensure smooth financial and trade operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in trade finance, finance operations or a similar role.
• Knowledge of LCs, trade financing, banking documentation and financial transactions.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin to communicate with Beijing HQ and counterparties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, analytical, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure while meeting deadlines.