Assistant GM – Finance & Accounts (Trade Finance, Treasury & Commodity

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Finance & Letter of Credit (LC) Operations
• Manage end-to-end LC operations: Sight & Usance LC, Back-to-Back LC, Transferable LC, and Standby LC (SBLC)
• Handle LC issuance, amendments, negotiations, discrepancies, and settlements with banks
• Ensure strict compliance with UCP 600, SWIFT standards, and international trade finance rules
• Coordinate with banks, suppliers, and customers for smooth execution of trade transactions
• Oversee bank guarantees, documentary collections, and trade finance instruments

Commodity Trading Finance

• Manage commodity price risk and hedging strategies, especially in copper and other metals
• Execute hedging strategies aligned with company requirements and market conditions
• Monitor global commodity markets and pricing trends to protect margins
• Work closely with trading and procurement teams to align financial risk strategies
• Ensure proper financial structuring of import/export metal trading transactions
• Liaise daily with commodity brokers

Treasury, Banking & Working Capital Management

• Oversee daily treasury operations, cash flow, and liquidity management
• Manage multi-currency exposures and funding requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with UAE and GCC banks
• Negotiate trade finance limits, working capital facilities, and credit lines
• Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory cycles

Daily Finance & Operational Control

• Supervise day-to-day accounting and finance operations
• Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping, reconciliations, MIS reporting, and month-end closing
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and cost controls across business units
• Enforce financial discipline across trading and operational teams

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare accurate financial statements and MIS reports
• Maintain compliance with IFRS standards and GCC regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness at all times

Banking & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, trade finance institutions, and financial partners
• Structure and negotiate financing solutions for trading operations
• Coordinate with auditors, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders