Trade Accountant

We are looking for an individual who will perform period close, intra period close & project requirements as part of Coal and Bulk Freight marketing trade accounting team.

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the month end trade accounting close per profit center based on International Financial Reporting Standards “IFRS”.
• Prepare detailed monthly IFRS P/L and working capital reporting.
• Review and reconcile department management reporting.
• Support regional offices with accounting challenges during period close.
• Coordinate the department's external audit, internal audit and financial governance processes.
• Maintaining professional and technical accounting, finance and controls knowledge.
• Remedy processes leading to prior month P/L reconciliation breaks.
• Support the front and middle office including corporate teams with the preparation of ad-hoc departmental financial reports and analysis.
• Conclude on and document the IFRS accounting treatment for new structured deals in advance of execution.
• Automate manual journal entries to ensure straight through processing to the general ledger.
• In collaboration with other trade accounting teams, identify and implement accounting best practice including processes and internal controls.
• Review and reconcile department SG & A / overhead reporting.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Front Office (Traders, Traffic)
• Financial Controller
• Marketing CFO
• Trade Accounting Team
• Trade Accounting Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 years' post articles experience in a similar role.
• Background in Accounting.
• Working knowledge of ERP’s, especially SAP would be beneficial.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Adaptable, dynamic, organized, self-starter, good communicator.
• Interacts well within a team and actively manage expectations.
• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken.
• Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and are attentive to detail, in a fast-moving environment.

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