Trade Finance Administrator

About the position

Trade Finance Administrator

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Salary: Up to R38,000 per month + Medical Aid Contribution + Gym Benefit

Job Type: Full-Time | On-site

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic financial services group supporting South Africa's SME sector through innovative growth finance solutions. They are looking for a skilled Trade Finance Administrator to join their operations team and manage the end-to-end administration of trade finance transactions.



Key Responsibilities

• Administer trade finance facilities and oversee implementation of new and renewed client accounts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FICA, AML) and act as FICA Custodian for the trade finance team
• Process disbursements, track repayments, and manage settlement schedules
• Maintain accurate client documentation and assist with reconciliation and reporting
• Support clients with queries and monitor funding usage and limits

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• 2-4 years' experience in trade finance or credit operations (preferably SME funding)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting)
• Experience with accounting or CRM systems (e.g. Xero, Sage) is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Package

• Salary up to R38,000/month
• Medical aid contribution (Bonitas or Discovery)
• Free staff gym access

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation making a tangible impact in the SME space.



Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Desired Skills:

• FICA
• transactions
• finance
• admin
• administration

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Contribution
• Gym