RUWANI NANAYAKKARA
Trade Finance Operations
38/1, Dewala Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
LEADS CONSULTANCY
11.2022 - Current
- Develop, co-ordinate and evaluate appropriate, targeted recruitment activities in order to support Company’s recruitment strategy
- Provide specialist advice to prospective students and their families on a range of topics relating to applying and studying abroad and ensure information is up to date and current
- Constantly strive to improve all aspects of recruitment process and implement recommendations as part of an ongoing process
- Handle students' university enrolment process from start to end
- Experience working with educational consultants and or postsecondary institutions directly
- Assistance in visa application through to completion.
Trade Finance Officer
FALCAP LIMITED
05.2015 - 11.2020
- Responsible for overseeing the trade finance process from start to end
- Prepared proforma invoices, sales / purchase contracts to facilitate issuance of LCs and LGs
- Reviewed letters of credit at the drafting stage and advised customers of any necessary changes
- Assisted clients in determining letter of credit terms and ensured compliance with credit and trade policies
- Prepared, collected and checked documents for negotiation / discounting of L/Cs
- Examined compliance of shipping documents presented under Import and Export L/Cs
- Resolved discrepancies, provided assistance to customers and business development managers
- Diligently ensured strict compliance KYC requirements, AML risk and internal controls
- Liaise with the various banks on establishing LCs for companies’ trading activities
- Contact point in solving queries related to technicalities in all trade transaction documents
- Liaison with banks in account opening process
- Control and reconciliation of cash at bank and handle payments to suppliers.
Office Manager
FALCON TRADE CORPORATION FZE
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Provided efficient and professional administrative service to colleagues, supervisors and customers
- Assisted Business Development managers with various tasks as needed
- Performed executive assistant support functions for Chairman and senior executives including domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management, scheduling meetings
- Successfully coordinated all office operations including phone operations, client relations, and e-mail and mail correspondence
- Control and reconciliation of cash at bank and was solely responsible for managing the company bank accounts, prepare and initiate payments, co-signed company cheque
- Prepare import LC drafts, proforma invoices, sales / purchase contracts
- Examination of LCs received as per UCP600/ISBP and request amendment if required
- Checking documents submitted under LC for negotiation
- Responsible for providing efficient and effective support to the directory by independently managing general office procedures.
Trade Finance Officer
COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI PSC
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Checking import LC documents
- Processing of Import Bills and Trust Receipts
- Handling of discrepant documents according to UCP 500 / UCP 600 / ISBP
- Advising customers on queries in resolving documentary problems
- Managed a diverse array of financing instruments such as letters of credit, guarantees, and open account transactions to cater to different client needs effectively.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the timely management of trade finance transactions and addressing client concerns proactively.
Document Checker
HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Checking and lodgment of export bills under Letters of Credits with provisions to UCP 500 and ISBP
- Handling discrepant documents according to UCP 500 and ISBP
- Advising customers on document preparation and resolve related queries
- Handling export collection documents (DA/DP)
- Discounting of export LC and non-LC receivables
- Liaise with customers and Relationship Managers.
Education
Skills
Attention to detail and efficiency
Problem-solving
Client relationships
Interpersonal communication
MS office
Operational efficiency
Customer retention
Decision-making
Timeline
Operations Manager
LEADS CONSULTANCY
11.2022 - Current
Trade Finance Officer
FALCAP LIMITED
05.2015 - 11.2020
Office Manager
FALCON TRADE CORPORATION FZE
10.2007 - 06.2011
Trade Finance Officer
COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI PSC
08.2006 - 09.2007
Document Checker
HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
02.2005 - 08.2006