Finance/Import Officer

Description

Tera Generation Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance/Import Officer with at least two years of experience to join our team. This role focuses on managing and coordinating international import operations alongside financial transactions to ensure seamless supply chain and financial processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for import and export documentation, customs compliance, trade finance, and accurate financial reporting. Strong coordination skills, both written and spoken in English, are essential for liaising internationally through emails and calls. The role demands high ethical standards and a strong commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. In this position, the Finance/Import Officer works closely with various stakeholders to oversee shipment logistics, customs clearance procedures, and import costing while handling accounts payable and receivable tasks. The officer participates actively in letter of credit processing, bank reconciliations, and ERP system operations to ensure efficient financial controls and accurate reporting. Although this position does not involve managing a team, it requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze financial data effectively to support the company’s import activities and overall fiscal health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review import and export documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy according to customs regulations.
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements including HS code classification, rules of origin, customs valuation, and import duty calculations in line with the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.
• Coordinate international shipments, liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs officials to facilitate smooth import and clearance processes.
• Manage trade finance activities including letters of credit processing and import-related financial transactions to secure goods delivery and payment accuracy.
• Perform accounts payable and receivable tasks such as three-way invoice matching (purchase order, goods receipt, invoice), invoice verification, and payment processing through Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and general ledger variance analysis to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies.
• Utilize ERP systems for accounts payable, reconciliation, and financial reporting tasks, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and updates.
• Calculate landed costs by allocating import duties, taxes, and other expenses to determine the true cost of imported goods.
• Prepare and generate detailed financial reports on import costing, duty calculations, shipment expenses, and overall financial performance using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Maintain effective communication with international partners via emails and calls to resolve issues and coordinate import activities.
• Analyze import costs, reconcile invoices and payments, and ensure all financial transactions align with company policies and standards.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for spreadsheet financial analysis incorporating formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions to support decision-making.
• Support customs clearance processes by preparing necessary documents and ensuring timely submission for efficient duty payments and releases.
• Maintain and update cashbook and general ledger entries to reflect import-related financial activities accurately.
• Adhere to strong ethical standards and integrity in all job duties, ensuring compliance with company policies and external regulations.

Experience

2 Years

Apply By

Nov 23, 2026

Required Skills

• Shipment and Logistics Coordination
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Processing
• Purchase Order–Goods Receipt–Invoice (PO-GR-IR) Matching
• Cashbook and general-ledger variance analysis
• Customs Valuation and Import Duty Calculation under the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement
• Import and Export Documentation
• ERP-Based Accounts Payable and Reconciliation
• Microsoft Office Word/Excel
• Spreadsheet financial analysis using formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions
• ERP Systems
• Import Costing And Duty Calculation
• Import cost, invoice, and payment reconciliation
• Conversational and written English
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Trade Finance And Letters Of Credit
• Strong ethical and moral values
• Landed Cost Calculation and Allocation

Nice to Have Skills

• HS Code Classification and Rules of Origin
• HS Code Classification and Import Duty Calculation
• Three-way invoice matching and payment processing
• Customs Clearance and HS Code Classification
• Letter of Credit Processing
• Financial Reporting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Incoterms
• Customs Compliance