Assistant Manager Treasury (Trade Finance)

About the role

This position manages daily treasury operations, cash flow and fund management, trade finance activities, banking relationships and marine insurance coordination. It ensures timely execution of import transactions and compliance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions across bank accounts and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Manage running finance and overdraft facilities to optimise fund availability and minimise financing costs.
• Open and process Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports, including CBU/CKD units and spare parts, following banking procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SBP regulations, foreign exchange requirements, HS codes and import policies.
• Prepare, verify and maintain import documentation such as invoices, Bills of Lading, Goods Declarations, insurance documents and Form-I.
• Coordinate with banks and clearing agents for document processing, shipment clearance and document retirement.
• Arrange marine insurance for imported vehicles, CKD kits and spare parts, and handle damage or loss claims with insurers and surveyors.
• Handle regulatory reporting through Pakistan Single Window (PSW), including Form-I and E-Forms.
• Maintain accurate records of treasury and trade finance transactions.

Required profile

• MBA/MS in Finance or a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA or CFA.
• 2-3 years of experience in treasury, banking or trade finance operations.
• Experience in the automotive sector is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Sound knowledge of SBP regulations, foreign exchange procedures and trade finance operations.
• Practical experience in LC processing, import documentation and banking coordination.
• Knowledge of marine insurance arrangements and claims handling.
• Strong coordination, communication and documentation skills.