Trade Finance Analyst (PH)

Disney is a leading entertainment company, and they are seeking a Trade Finance Analyst to manage invoice processing, payment management, and reporting. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial policies, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely invoice reconciliation and payment for Customs brokers invoices
• Ensure compliance with payment terms/methods, financial policies, and international trade regulations
• Research and resolve Brokers payment discrepancies and issue requests
• Assist with testing and validating payment workflows during process implementation
• Document current and future-state processes, creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform daily system checks to ensure functionality, reporting any issues to the Trade Tech team
• Generate and maintain management reports to support Trade Finance operations
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for efficiency
• Present insights and recommendations to Trade Finance leadership and business partners
• Monitor, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess Trade Finance efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor invoice exception trends specific to Customs brokers and propose corrective actions
• Ensure service excellence by maintaining performance in alignment with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), identifying areas for improvement as needed
• Identify and execute process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Support system upgrades and automation initiatives to streamline invoice processing
• Implement best practices to improve accuracy and reduce processing time
• Partner with Trade Tech to define system requirements and participate in UAT (user acceptance testing) for automation rollouts
• Drive root cause analysis for recurring issues and propose long-term fixes
• Liaise with external Customs brokers to clarify invoice details and gather required documentation
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless Trade Finance operations
• Present findings, reports, and process improvements to leadership and key stakeholders