A world-leading trader of agricultural commodities are looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant to assist with financial reporting for various entities in the group, support the Treasury team with trade finance initiatives and project manage new IT development for Sugar Finance.

The role involved close collaboration with multiple teams such as: the corporate control team, treasury, divisional reporting, trade accounting and other stakeholders in the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting
Financial reporting assistance for both London entity and other local entities where required – with main responsibilities being:

• London stock and prepayments reporting
• IFRS 9 – ECL tool monthly and year end reporting
• Controls improvement
• Year end audit assistance

Trade Finance
Support the Sugar BU Treasury team with trade finance initiatives

• Follow-up of documentation and discussions
• Discounting Programmes - Receivables/Avalised drafts
• New structured finance (inventory, end to end flows, pre-finance)
• Identification of upcoming vessels for financing
• Identification of other trade financing opportunities (e.g BU balance sheet review)
• Credit Insurance (Coface, Credendo + one - off)

IT development – Automation & Innovation
Project manage new IT development for Sugar Finance; working closely with the ITAS development team on detailed requirements, testing, implementation and roll out.

About You:

• Qualified accountant with 1 – 4 years PQE
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong team player
• Strong control mindset
• Initiative to suggest changes and improvements with a self-starting attitude

The role offers a salary of circa £65,000 plus benefits.

For immediate consideration or to find out more information about this role, please contact Chris MacDonald at Trace Recruitment.