We are working with a world-leading Commodities Trader, are looking for a Financial Accountant / Commodity Controller to join their team.
In the role, you will p rovide financial control over the full front-to-back commodity specific business process.
Your Role
- Maintain data reconciliation process between source systems and the ledger. This includes maintenance of the bespoke interface between these systems.
- Understand and document key inter-company relationships and agreements.
- Maintain controls to ensure that financial processes follow the intention of the agreements, and costs and income are settled and reported accurately in the appropriate company
- Maintain controls to ensure that accounting records reflect the business activity recorded in key business systems (deal capture etc.)
- Understand and document any reconciling items and adjustments to business system data
- Work with operational departments and internal system development to implement improvements
- Maintain documentation for key processes/ reports/ systems etc.
- Understanding of exchange traded products and reconciliation with accounting software and broker statements
Systems Skills and Knowledge
- General Ledger systems experience [required]
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills [essential]
- Workday/ERP accounting system experience [beneficial]
- Trading system experience [beneficial]
Your Skills and Qualifications
- ACA, CIMA, or ACCA Qualified.
- Experience within a bank, commodity environment, or accounting firm is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with team members and stakeholders.
- Be proactive and possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
If you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria, and are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging role, please apply today by sending an updated copy of your CV.