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International Trade Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Responsibilities
- Having comprehensive knowledge in foreign trade (Import/Export/Remittance) business operations, documentations along with foreign trade regulations act, ICC publications (UCP/URR/URC etc.) and guidelines of Nigerian Banks for foreign trade transactions.
- Advising of Export Letter of Credit (L/C) (Both Local and Foreign).
- Checking of Export L/C & opening of Back-to-Back L/Cs against the same as per entitlement.
- Scrutiny of related import documents lodgment, obtaining acceptance & confirming maturity date against Back-to-Back L/Cs.
- Negotiation of Export Documents and passing of vouchers thereof.
- Opening and payment of Local L/C.
- Processing payments for vendors and suppliers
- Monitors the production, shipment of the consignment, the voyage of the carrying vessel and the release of shipping documents by our banks.
- Develop networks with key partners to get a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory bodies having a bearing on trade and investment. Partners will include:
- Relevant government ministries
- Nigerian businesses and international firms operating in Nigeria & foreign countries as well
- Institutions
- Business organizations.
- Daily review of individual stock levels of products across all the SBUs to identify products with reduced balances for re-order and to ensure zero tolerance on stock-out
Requirements
- Degree in Economics, Commercial Law, or related fields.
- At least three years of professional work experience – preferably in a financial institution with exposure to imports, exports and policymaking.
- Proven analytical skills, ability to understand and communicate complex policy issues effectively to non-specialist audiences.
- Excellent collaboration skills, including the ability to work with colleagues in other departments.
- Knowledge of, and a keen interest in, sustainable development.
- Proficient with database software, and in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).
- Attention to detail is a must; the ability to exercise discretion.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Method of Application
Send your application to [email protected]
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