Senior Management Accountant - 6 Month Contract with potential to be extended further

Reports to: London Controller

Our client a Global Commodity Trading business are seeking experienced Senior Accountant to support the Accounting and Finance function and make an immediate impact during a period of continued transformation.

The position will provide key support in ensuring all financial operations and core financial and management reporting are performed in accordance with internal and external requirements and regulations, business partnering, and acts in compliance with company guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Accounting, Reporting & Planning:

1. Preparation and/or review of financial and management reporting to effectively and efficiently measure business performance and results.
2. Ensuring accurate accounting transactions including optimal balance sheet positions in accordance with appropriate Financial Reporting Standards.
3. Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders for delivery of meaningful financial analysis and performance insights.
4. Preparation of financial and economic data and reports relating to strategic and operational planning.
5. Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls and assisting with ad hoc projects and transformation initiatives.

Year-End Reporting

1. Core role in driving preparation of the statutory accounts under local GAAP.
2. Liaising with external auditors during the year-end group reporting process and the statutory accounts preparation.

Tax Management

1. Providing accurate reporting and information to tax advisors as required for preparation of annual corporate tax computations.
2. Dealing with tax-related inquiries and requirements, including review of VAT tax returns for all relevant companies.

Treasury

1. Supporting cash management and reporting including timely reporting to core stakeholders in the business and globally.
2. Supporting cash forecasting including management of foreign exposures, in accordance with company guidelines.

Compliance

1. Ensuring robust system of internal controls to deliver month/year-end, Financial Reporting Compliance (FRC) and statutory audits in a timely manner, including updating process controls as and when required.
2. Ensuring that all company guidelines are properly implemented and that requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

Knowledge and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
2. Experience from within the commodity trading or financial services industry
3. Member of one of the professional accounting bodies.
4. 6+ years of progressive controlling / planning / finance / accounting experience, preferably in both an operational and corporate environment.
5. Solid knowledge / understanding and applicability of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with experience of preparing financial statements under local GAAP.
6. Strong knowledge of financial derivatives markets, hedging mechanisms, market risk management.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate, interact and influence effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
9. Previous working experience of SAP.
10. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.