NCRi Solutions is looking for the Officer- Commercial for one of the biggest Conglomerate clients based in UAE to provide essential commercial support for ongoing projects in coordination with the Commercial Manager and the Contracts & Commercial Department. This role primarily involves working with Finance and Procurement teams to expedite processes and ensure efficient, result-driven outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize project completion by ensuring the timely processing of Letters of Credit (L/C's) to enable on-time delivery of major equipment and support revenue targets.
- Process supplier and subcontractor payments through L/Cs to prevent project delays and enhance professional relationships.
- Assist in the preparation of cash-flow activities, including forecasting, reporting, and cost loading.
- Provide administrative and commercial support as required by the business unit.
- Prepare L/C establishment notes and obtain necessary internal signatures.
- Coordinate with Finance to obtain bank SWIFT messages and distribute them to relevant internal personnel.
- Manage L/C amendments and maintain a comprehensive log to monitor expiry dates.
- Coordinate with Finance for extensions and finalize L/C closures with suppliers.
- Follow up with Finance to release approved advance payments for major equipment.
- Prepare and maintain monthly vendor outstanding payment logs for the Finance team.
- Identify and prioritize critical payments to ensure timely release.
- Internal: Regularly coordinates with the Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Finance, Procurement, and Project Control teams.
- External: Acts as a point of contact for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and subcontractors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Preferably a degree in Commerce or an equivalent field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/SAP systems (e.g., Xpedeon, Tally).
- Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of construction project scheduling and bills is advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in turnkey projects or construction.
- Proven experience handling Letters of Credit, invoices, payments (payable/receivable), and cash-flow calculations.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person