Job Description
Trade Accounting & Financial Accounting Team Lead
My client, (multinational) is seeking an experienced accountant to build and lead a high-performing accounting team in support of the Marketing Finance function. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in preparing financial statements and internal management accounts for entities operating in various commodities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and develop a team responsible for trade accounting and financial accounting tasks.
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Understand, perform, and continuously improve existing processes including:
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Broker reconciliations
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Intercompany reconciliations
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Inventory reconciliations
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P&L reconciliations and investigation of erroneous trading entries
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Month-end journal postings
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Liaise with auditors for management and statutory audits.
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Contribute to management reporting and analysis.
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Build strong working relationships with internal accounting teams across global locations.
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Identify opportunities for process automation and improvements.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
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Fully qualified CA(SA) with 3-5 years post-qualification experience
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Leadership/management experience preferred (minimum 3 years)
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Strong technical IFRS knowledge (IFRS 9, 15, 13, 16)
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Keen interest in commodity markets
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Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, and interest in process automation
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships
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High attention to detail, ownership, and initiative in a fast-paced environment
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Advanced written and spoken English
Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert
