Trading Accountant

Function Accounting, Finance and Treasury Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. Job Description Reporting to the Accounting Manager- Trading, you will be working as part of a team who are responsible for completion of all daily commodity accounting processes leading up and including the production of reliable, accurate and timely daily profit and loss reporting for the Trading and Marketing business. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation, review and analysis of monthly financial reports for the Trading and Marketing unit and other reporting duties.ResponsibilitiesCompletion of all daily commodity accounting processes, including daily valuation and review processes for contracts and inventory; price validation; cost accruals and provisioning for key cost items (eg: fees and charges, logistics), futures and foreign exchange valuation and settlementProduction, review and analysis of daily profit and loss report (Daily Gross Margin)Completion of month-end ledger reconciliation processes and the production, review and analysis of monthly financial statementsAssisting in financial accounting for other business units within LDCDaily bank reconciliations and debtor receiptingPreparation of BASAssist with internal and external audit requirements Assisting the Accounting Manager and Financial Controller with key corporate accounting processes relating to the Trading and Marketing business unit.Developing and implementing processes which improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.Develop and document appropriate policies and procedures for new and existing accounting processes. Experience Essential Qualifications:Finance or Accounting undergraduate degreeMembership of Professional accounting organisation (eg CPA or ICAA)Prior experience in a finance role preferred.Experience in a bulk commodity business preferred.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Skills, experience and competencies:Technical accounting knowledge gained from a large/ complex corporate environment, reporting according to IFRS standards.Good knowledge of accounting for derivatives instruments and physical commodity transactions, including recognition, valuation and mark-to-market and contract settlement principles.Good knowledge of operational processes used in a commodity business such as freight and logistics, inventory and contract management, trading risk management and hedging.Experience in meeting reporting deadlines including a daily reporting cycle.Knowledge of SAPB1 and/or AgTech ERP packages preferred. Additional Information Diversity & InclusionLDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.SustainabilitySustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around usWhat We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.We offerWork for a global, leading commodities companyCompetitive salary and benefitsAccess to Training and Development Access to Employee Assistance Program Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. Job Description Reporting to the Accounting Manager- Trading, you will be working as part of a team who are responsible for completion of all daily commodity accounting processes leading up and including the production of reliable, accurate and timely daily profit and loss reporting for the Trading and Marketing business. This role is responsible for assisting in the preparation, review and analysis of monthly financial reports for the Trading and Marketing unit and other reporting duties.ResponsibilitiesCompletion of all daily commodity accounting processes, including daily valuation and review processes for contracts and inventory; price validation; cost accruals and provisioning for key cost items (eg: fees and charges, logistics), futures and foreign exchange valuation and settlementProduction, review and analysis of daily profit and loss report (Daily Gross Margin)Completion of month-end ledger reconciliation processes and the production, review and analysis of monthly financial statementsAssisting in financial accounting for other business units within LDCDaily bank reconciliations and debtor receiptingPreparation of BASAssist with internal and external audit requirements Assisting the Accounting Manager and Financial Controller with key corporate accounting processes relating to the Trading and Marketing business unit.Developing and implementing processes which improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.Develop and document appropriate policies and procedures for new and existing accounting processes. Experience Essential Qualifications:Finance or Accounting undergraduate degreeMembership of Professional accounting organisation (eg CPA or ICAA)Prior experience in a finance role preferred.Experience in a bulk commodity business preferred.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Skills, experience and competencies:Technical accounting knowledge gained from a large/ complex corporate environment, reporting according to IFRS standards.Good knowledge of accounting for derivatives instruments and physical commodity transactions, including recognition, valuation and mark-to-market and contract settlement principles.Good knowledge of operational processes used in a commodity business such as freight and logistics, inventory and contract management, trading risk management and hedging.Experience in meeting reporting deadlines including a daily reporting cycle.Knowledge of SAPB1 and/or AgTech ERP packages preferred. Additional Information Diversity & InclusionLDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.SustainabilitySustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around usWhat We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.We offerWork for a global, leading commodities company#J-18808-Ljbffr