Team Leader – Accounting, Reconciliation, Trade Portfolio

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pakistan.

📋 Description

• Ensure timely reconciliation, execution, and posting of accounting entries.

• Prepare trial balances and financial statements.

• Provide reconciled reports to Central Finance and VAT teams.

• Collaborate with Trade Operations, Technology, Product, Central Finance, and VAT teams.

• Adhere to Product Programs, Process Notes, SOPs, OPM, CPM, and ADMs.

• Process purchase, sale, interest, and claim invoices and post accounting entries.

• Recover fees, charges, VAT, Corporate Tax, interest, profits, penalties, and charity against relevant exposures.

• Accrue income and charge components in accordance with IFRS and APPM.

• Execute SWIFT and UAEFTS payments.

• Conduct operating-system UATs and promptly report observations and defects.

• Monitor post-disbursement credit terms and report any breaches immediately.

• Reconcile banking accounts across various systems.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to address exceptions and clarifications until resolution.

• Review daily reconciliations, keep track of open items, and publish daily reconciliation status.

• Develop controlled mechanisms to ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Escalate any delayed or unresolved action items to the Manager.

• Share errors and knowledge gaps with the line manager and team members.

• Review trade cycles and ensure accurate Compliance and EDD screening.

• Prevent revenue leakage and outstanding reconciliation entries in Nostro/Vostro or internal accounts.

• Manage new-system UATs, define requirements, and follow up on actions.

• Collaborate with Flex, OBTF, SCF, and Velocity banking platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• CA, ACCA, or a Master's degree in accounting & finance.

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and trade facilities.

• Proven experience in managing multiple system UATs, preparing BRDs, and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with handling various systems such as CBS/Flex, ELCM, SWIFT, UAEFTS, EDMS, LLOYDs, and FIRCO.

• Ability to quickly learn new banking systems and identify any gaps.

• Significant experience reviewing Credit proposals & Agreements and Swift Messages.

• Strong knowledge of trade documents, trade cycles, and Compliance processes.

• Experience reconciling across multiple systems.

• Proven ability to perform EDD & Compliance screening on submitted requests and Trade documents.

• Strong referral and follow-up skills until tasks are completed.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel/Calculations, and PowerPoint) with good typing speed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.

• Supportive team environment and culture.