Job Responsibilities

1) Documentation & Shipment Handling

Prepare and verify complete export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/AWB, COO, Certificate of Analysis, Inspection Certificates, Insurance Certificate, Fumigation/Phytosanitary (as applicable).
Align document data across all formsproduct description, HS codes, quantity, weight, Incoterms, price, shipment termsand ensure consistency with LC/contract/Purchase Order.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA, insurers, and inspection agencies for timely issuance of transport and compliance documents.
For imports, manage Advance Shipping Notice, draft BL instructions, Form 10 (if applicable), and ensure duty/BoE alignment.

2) Bank Portal & Collections

Mark off documentsin the bank portal (e.g., initiate/track collection, LC negotiation, discounting, document delivery, discrepancy handling, acceptance tracking).
Upload and route document sets for DA/DP collections, track realizationand bank charges, and reconcile with accounts.
Monitor maturitiesfor usance bills and follow up for acceptance & payment release.

3) Letters of Credit (LC) Issuance, Advising, Amendment & Negotiation

Review incoming LCsfor workability and compliance; flag risks (e.g., restrictive clauses, short shipment periods, unavailableDocuments).
Prepare and present discrepancy-freedocument sets in line with UCP 600, ISBP, and LC terms; coordinate with negotiating/buyers banks.
For outgoing LCs(imports), draft application forms, propose wording, and process amendments(amount, validity, shipment date, tolerance, partials, transshipment, documents).
Track acceptance, usance discounting, and LC bill realization.

4) Bank Guarantees (BG)

Draft and process Performance BGs, Advance Payment Guarantees, Bid Bonds, and other surety instruments in line with URDG 758and buyer formats.
Manage collateral/margins, expiry/claim periods, and BG amendments/cancellations; maintain BG register and renewal calendar.

5) Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to Incotermsusage, UCP 600 / URC 522 / URDG 758 / ISP98, FEMA/RBI trade guidelines, EDPMS/IDPMSreporting, and AML/Sanctionschecks.
Maintain accurate records for audit, statutory filings (e.g., SOFTEX, e-BRC, shipping bills), and coordinate with auditors/banks.
Support export incentivedocumentation (e.g., RoDTEP/DFIA/SEISif applicable).

6) Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with Sales/Exports, Purchase/Imports, Logistics, Finance/Accounts, and Banksto meet shipment deadlines and cash-flow targets.
Provide status reportson shipments, document presentations, bank charges, outstanding acceptances, and pending realizations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce/Finance/Business; MBA preferred.
Experience: 37 years in trade finance / exportimport documentationwith strong hands-on LC & BG exposure.
Certifications (nice to have): CDCS, CSDG, CITF, IFT(or equivalent trade finance certifications).

Jr Manager -Finance