Trade Accountant

• Manage the end-to-end accounting process for all trading activities, including the recognition of revenues, costs, and inventory valuation for oleochemical commodities (e.g., fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerin)
• Perform daily mark-to-market (MTM) valuations and analysis for open positions, future contracts, and hedging instruments, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Monitor and reconcile all trade-related balance sheet accounts, including prepayments, receivables, payables, and inventory
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly management reports, focusing on trading profitability, margin analysis, and variance reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all purchase and sales contracts, derivatives, freight, and other trade-related costs
• Work closely with the operations and logistics teams to reconcile physical inventory movements with financial records
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/US GAAP) as they pertain to commodity trading

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a strong plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in trade accounting, preferably within the oleochemicals experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with traders, operations staff, and management

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