Financial Controller

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  • Post Date: January 25, 2022
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Job Overview

Finance – Coal Marketing Department

We are looking for a motivated and eager candidate with a keen interest in the commodity trading and derivative environment to join the Finance team in the “Coal” marketing department.

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

Execute the month end trade accounting close per profit center based on International Financial Reporting Standards ‘IFRS’

Review the department’s trial balance for IFRS technical compliance

Prepare detailed monthly IFRS P/L and working capital reporting

Analyzing new transactions and concluding and documenting the appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS

Daily P/L reporting per desk, including attribution and commentary

Daily position reporting per desk, including attribution and commentary

Coordinate the department’s external audit, internal audit and financial governance processes

Support Corporate Finance Operations with the daily resolution of broker reconciliation breaks

Validate Over the Counter ‘OTC’ deal entry and amendments against business confirmations and signed contracts, in close coordination with the front office

Maintaining professional and technical accounting, finance and controls knowledge

Review and control the department’s application access and segregation of duties

Qualifications and requirements:

Background in Accounting with “two” years of trade accounting experience in a commodity trading or financial institution

Chartered Accounting qualification with “Big Four” articles experience

Working knowledge of commodity trading systems and ERP integration

Working knowledge of ERP’s, especially SAP Fi/Co and BW

Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel

Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken

Keen interest in trading, derivatives, business process automation, internal control, efficiency and improvement

The ideal candidate is:

Adaptable, dynamic and organised with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Good communicators, that Interact well within a team and actively manage expectations

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.

Job Detail
  • Career LevelOthers
  • Experience4 Years
  • GenderBoth
  • INDUSTRYBanking
  • QualificationMaster’s Degree
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