International Trade Officer

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.