• Application Deadline: Wed, 1 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: 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.