Join a highly successful commodity trading company in Somerset West specializing in international physical deliveries. They seek a Trade Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a reputable company that values expertise, professionalism, and innovation in the industry.
As the primary contact for our customers and internal parties, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless contract execution, planning, and customer service. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be key in delivering top-notch customer experiences.
Enjoy competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and room for professional growth.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
- 2 years’ experience in a grain trading environment preferred.
- Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Finance, or Accountancy (or related field).
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.
- Exposure to derivative markets, risk management environments, and the grains industry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review trade position accuracy.
- Review open contracts.
- Compile daily PNL report.
- Daily valuation of new deals.
- Daily FX valuation.
- Realized PNL valuation.
- Ensure accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
- Prepare supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations per commodity.
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and recording of transactions.
- Execute general ledger system operations and month-end close responsibilities.
- Prepare commercial reports.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and approve payments.
- Validate and maintain data integrity.
- Handle ad-hoc duties as needed.
Essential skills:
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.
- Understanding of derivative markets and/or risk management.
- Excellent numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Effective planning, organizing, and time management.
- Critical thinking and emotional resilience.
- Proactive and adaptable.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Outlook, web-based platforms).
- Collaboration at all levels within the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for continuous system enhancements and automation.
Desirable skills:
- Completed SAFEX examination: Agri Market Dealers.
- Exposure to the grains industry.
Join their team and be part of a company that values excellence in execution and exceptional customer service. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering top-quality services to our valued customers.
