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Suganya Sekar

Chennai

Summary

Experienced Trade Finance Specialist with over 3 years in managing Letters of Credit (LC), for a global trading company. Skilled in overseeing LC processing from the client’s perspective, coordinating with banks and suppliers to ensure seamless international transactions. Expert in handling import/export documentation to facilitate efficient and secure trade operations

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Finance Executive

Durapak
Chennai
01.2018 - 08.2024
  • Client-side Letters of Credit (LC) management.
  • Trade Finance documentation.
  • Supplier and bank relationship management.
  • Cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Manage end-to-end Letters of Credit (LC) processes, from preparing and submitting LC applications to the banks.
  • Collaborate closely with the supply chain, finance, and legal teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of required documentation, minimizing delays.
  • Liaise with partner banks to monitor and confirm the status of issued LCs, amendments, and payments, ensuring transactions align with company policy.
  • Conduct risk assessments on each transaction, implementing mitigation strategies in collaboration with compliance teams to safeguard the company's financial interests.
  • Monitored import and export transactions, maintaining records, and providing timely updates to finance and operations teams.

HR Recruiter

Right Recruitment
Chennai
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Job Analysis and Description: Collaborating with hiring managers to understand job requirements and crafting clear job descriptions.
  • Sourcing Candidates: Utilizing various channels, such as job boards, social media, and networking, to find potential candidates.
  • Screening Resumes: Reviewing applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates for further consideration.
  • Conducting Interviews: Performing initial interviews, assessing candidates' skills, experiences, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinating Hiring Processes: Organizing interviews with hiring managers and ensuring a smooth recruitment process.
  • Reference and Background Checks: Conducting checks to verify candidates' qualifications and employment history.
  • Maintaining Candidate Database: Keeping track of applicants and managing candidate information .
  • Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining relationships with potential candidates, even if they're not selected immediately.
  • Market Research: Staying updated on industry trends and salary benchmarks to attract top talent.
  • Employer Branding: Promoting the company’s values and culture to attract candidates.
  • Onboarding Support: Assisting with the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring recruitment processes adhere to legal standards and internal policies.

Education

B.E Computer Science & Engineering - Computer Science

St.Joseph's Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamilnadu
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Dr.Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College
Chennai, Tamilnadu
05-2012

S.S.L.C -

Y.M.C.A Boys Town Hr. Sec. School
Chennai, Tamilnadu
05-2009

Skills

  • Import/Export Documentation
  • Customs clearance procedures
  • Incoterms, Tariffs, and Taxes
  • Payment Methods of Trade
  • Supply chain management
  • Certificate of Origin and free sale documentation
  • Letter of Credit management from client side

Affiliations

  • Cooking, Baking and Gardening

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Trade Finance Executive

Durapak
01.2018 - 08.2024

HR Recruiter

Right Recruitment
01.2017 - 11.2017

B.E Computer Science & Engineering - Computer Science

St.Joseph's Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Dr.Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College

S.S.L.C -

Y.M.C.A Boys Town Hr. Sec. School

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