Trade Finance Administrator

In brief

Here is the job description rewritten into the mandatory structure: **Overview** This role is for a Trade Finance Administrator at a Financial Service Finance solution client located in Sandton, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will join the operations team and be responsible for the end-to-end administration of trade finance transactions. A key aspect of the role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FICA and AML, including acting as the FICA Custodian. This position is being recruited by FROGG Recruitment. **What you will do** The Trade Finance Administrator will manage the end-to-end administration of trade finance transactions. Key responsibilities include: * Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FICA, AML). * Acting as FICA Custodian. * Administering trade finance facilities and overseeing implementation of new and renewed client accounts. * Processing disbursements, tracking repayments, and managing settlement schedules. * Maintaining accurate client documentation and assisting with reconciliation and reporting. * Supporting clients with queries and monitoring funding usage and limits. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business * 2-4 years’ experience in trade finance or credit operations (preferably SME funding) * Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting) * Experience with accounting or CRM systems (e.g., Xero, Sage) is a plus * Administer trade finance facilities and oversee implementation of new and renewed client accounts * Process disbursements, track repayments, and manage settlement schedules * Maintain accurate client documentation and assist with reconciliation and reporting * Support clients with queries and monitor funding usage and limits **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a candidate with a Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, possessing 2-4 years of experience in trade finance or credit operations, ideally with exposure to SME funding. The ideal applicant should have strong Excel skills, experience with accounting or CRM systems (a plus), and be adept at managing end-to-end trade finance administration, regulatory compliance, and client support. The role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, capable of managing financial processes, and ensuring accurate documentation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/sandton/trade-finance-administrator-id-7566938 Source: jobmail

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At a glance

• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Xero

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