Finance Senior Business Analyst - Chartered Accountant

Role Overview

Senior

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and operational dynamics of a global commodities trading business.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced trading environment, a proactive approach to transactional accounting, and a strong foundation in financial reporting and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

·      Report daily/weekly/monthly physical trading P&L across multiple departments/geographies.

·      Ensure complete and accurate daily reporting for the Derivatives and Options PnL.

·      Review and validate daily margin calls with the brokers and exchange.

·      Review FX exposure for non USD currencies

·      Execute and review month-end activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

·      Assist with internal and statutory audits.

·      Maintain a robust control environment in line with Minimum Control Standards.

·      Communicate with different departments such as trading, operations, treasury and corporate control, divisional reporting, etc to ensure accuracy of P&L reports

·      Actively contribute to projects focused on improving sugar trading reporting processes and automate manual processes

·      Enhance P&L attribution, Balance Sheet analysis, and General Ledger reconciliations.

·      Provide support on additional duties or requests as required.

Skills and experience

·      Qualified Chartered Accountant or Master’s degree in Finance & Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/ICWAI or equivalent).

·      2–3 years of relevant experience in a trading house or a reputed audit firm.

·      Experience in physical commodities trading is desirable.

·      Strong understanding of both trade and financial accounting principles.

·      Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports/projections.

·      Hands-on experience with Power BI/VBA/SQL is a plus.

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·      Highly organized and able to manage competing deadlines under time pressure.

·      Flexible, proactive, and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

ED&F Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk management services. The company is employee owned with approximately 4,000 employees working in 50 countries around the world.

ED&F Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.