Our client, a financial institution, is seeking a
Commodities Trade Accountant
to join their team on a one year fixed term basis (there may be opportunity to go permanent).
The Commodities Trade Accountant will be responsible for accounting and controlling activities, as well as working on finance projects & process improvements.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Manage daily activities for commodities trading desk, including the daily P&L, accounts payable, and cash accounting. This involves working closely with our team in India, and ensuring that their work is appropriately reviewed. Responsible for a rotation of month-end processes to build up commodities accounting knowledge, such as accrual calculations, intercompany reconciliations, management reporting, and certification calculations. Preparation of monthly forward books and the new business P&L for physical trade activity. Work with trade, shipping and origin teams to improve business processes and field their queries. Contribute towards cyclical finance activities and projects such as cash-flow forecasting, FX exposure management, and new system implementations.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum education of bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, ideally within accountancy or finance. Minimum 2 years' experience from an audit or industry background. Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge of Navision and Cognos would be an advantage. Exposure working in an international organisation would be an advantage.
For more information on this role please contact Judith Webb by sending your CV and quoting ref (phone number removed) JW.
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Commodities Trade Accountant
to join their team on a one year fixed term basis (there may be opportunity to go permanent).
The Commodities Trade Accountant will be responsible for accounting and controlling activities, as well as working on finance projects & process improvements.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Manage daily activities for commodities trading desk, including the daily P&L, accounts payable, and cash accounting. This involves working closely with our team in India, and ensuring that their work is appropriately reviewed. Responsible for a rotation of month-end processes to build up commodities accounting knowledge, such as accrual calculations, intercompany reconciliations, management reporting, and certification calculations. Preparation of monthly forward books and the new business P&L for physical trade activity. Work with trade, shipping and origin teams to improve business processes and field their queries. Contribute towards cyclical finance activities and projects such as cash-flow forecasting, FX exposure management, and new system implementations.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum education of bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, ideally within accountancy or finance. Minimum 2 years' experience from an audit or industry background. Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge of Navision and Cognos would be an advantage. Exposure working in an international organisation would be an advantage.
For more information on this role please contact Judith Webb by sending your CV and quoting ref (phone number removed) JW.
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