International Receivables & Trade Finance Specialist

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
SRI Apparel Limited is seeking an International Receivables & Trade Finance Specialist to join its finance team in Dublin. The role involves financial oversight of an international customer portfolio, combining receivables management with trade finance, Letters of Credit, financial reporting, cash-flow forecasting, credit exposure and financial controls. The successful candidate will work with customers, financial institutions and internal teams to support working-capital management and international transactions. International Trade Finance & Letters of Credit: Manage Documentary and Standby Letters of Credit throughout the transaction lifecycle. Review LC terms and associated financial, commercial and shipping documentation. Liaise with customers and financial institutions regarding LCs, payment terms and documentary requirements. Prepare documentary presentations to financial institutions. Coordinate with overseas production and logistics teams on shipping and financial documentation. Monitor LC advances, settlements and outstanding balances and escalate risks. Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Reporting: Analyse customer balances, payment patterns, credit exposure and expected receipts. Prepare receivables, projected receipts and payment reports for management. Support cash-flow forecasting and working-capital planning. Complete customer, bank and relevant balance-sheet reconciliations. Support month-end reporting and financial analysis. Monitor finance KPIs, trends and financial risks. International Customer Financial Management: Manage financial oversight of an international customer portfolio. Coordinate payment schedules and agreed payment arrangements. Investigate payment discrepancies, deductions and reconciliation issues. Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve financial queries. Process customer receipts and transactions within the ERP system. Monitor outstanding balances and credit exposure. Financial Controls & Process Improvement: Maintain controls across receivables and trade-finance activities. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting. Maintain finance procedures and support audit requirements. Qualifications & Experience: Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in receivables, international finance, trade finance or a related finance function. Experience with international or multi-currency customer portfolios. Knowledge of Letters of Credit and international trade documentation desirable. Strong reconciliation, cash-flow forecasting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.