Assistant Manager Export/Import (All genders welcome)

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity as:

Assistant Manager Export/Import (All genders welcome)

at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job mission:
As a Trade Finance and Treasury expert, you will manage trade finance operations, oversee cash flow, and ensure compliance. Your role includes processing invoices, handling trade finance products, maintaining SAP data, and monitoring financial risks. You will also support cash management, collaborate with subsidiaries, and enhance Treasury processes.

Your responsibilities:

The following are main tasks and main responsibilities, but not limited:

• Validate and pre-post purchase/sales invoices, and manage AR and due dates.

• Process Trade Finance Products (e.g., Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees), including verification and payment processing.

• Maintain SAP Trade Master data and drive improvements, standardization, and automation in SAP Trade processes.

• Monitor financial contracts, interest exposure, and conduct bank reconciliations and credit risk management.

• Prepare and analyze finance reports, Trade Finance guidelines, and Group Treasury reporting.

• Support cash flow management with forecasts, liquidity monitoring, and daily cash management tasks (e.g., fund transfers).

• Contribute to policy creation, Treasury control, and risk management, including ICFR documentation.

• Cooperate with Distributors and European Subsidiaries, adapt procedures to meet complex requirements, and support regional Treasury process development.

• Promote risk-aware culture and ensure compliance with required standards and practices.

Your talents:

Education:

• University degree in Finance and/or a Business Administration with appropriate additional training.

  
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in Finance or Export Department.

• Experience with Import/Export regulations and documentary business.

  
  

Skills:

• Very good understanding of accounting and treasury processes.

• Pro-active, able to work independently, strong analytical and communication skills, organizational skills, and good time management skills are required.

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

• Drive, motivation, promotion of new ideas and positive attitude Integrity, excellence, professionalism, and teamwork.

• Excellent English language skills (German: at least B2).

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of ERP System (SAP) preferable.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations

• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.

• Developing new frameworks and solutions

• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute

• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.