Trade Finance Analyst

Main Objectives

• •Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures issued by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), Customs, and the Federal Tax Authority (ARCA).
• •Manage payment channels for imports and other foreign liabilities.
• •Provide periodic updates to management on compliance with the above requirements and the status of related payments.

Main Responsibilities

• •Register export contracts with ARCA.
• •Act as the business point of contact for BCRA Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange regulations.
• •Keep SECOEXPO records up to date and monitor import clearance processes.
• •Flag potential non-compliance issues and contingencies involving AFIP, Customs, and the BCRA.
• •Prepare documentation files for import clearances and exports, coordinating with Customs brokers and banks.
• •Follow up with banks on payments and access to the Official Foreign Exchange Market ( Mercado Único y Libre de Cambios – MULC ) for imports, services, financial debt, and interest payments.
• •Prepare and submit supplementary information required by banks, including cash flow reports, certifications, and specific forms.
• •Ensure that foreign currency proceeds are received within the applicable deadlines.
• •Request bank financing for import payments ( Fideimpo ).
• •Monitor Fideimpo financing deadlines.
• •Monitor extraordinary Customs services contracted and SICNEA procedures, coordinating with Customs brokers.
• •Plan the foreign trade pipeline and keep management and business unit managers informed.
• •Participate in the analysis and automation of business financial reports for management using AI tools.
• •Keep departmental procedures and manuals up to date, leveraging AI tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• •Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• •Two to three years of experience in similar positions.
• •Strong written and spoken English skills.
• •Proficiency in Excel.
• •Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• •Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and networking abilities.
• •Effective communication skills, particularly when interacting with management.
• •Strategic mindset, adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive approach.
• •Ability to work under pressure.