ED&F Man Commodities
Website:
edfman.com
Job details:
The Role
As an Analyst – Trade Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate financial reporting of both physical and derivative sugar, cotton and other commodities trade transactions across global trading locations. You will collaborate closely with traders, operations and finance teams to ensure all trade-related financial data is accurately captured, reconciled, and reported.
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
1) Trade Accounting & Reporting:
· Report daily/weekly/monthly physical P&L across multiple departments/geographies/commodities.
· Ensure complete and accurate daily reporting for the Futures and Options PnL.
· Review and validate daily margin calls with the brokers and exchange.
· Prepare daily FX exposure reports and provide clear explanations for significant variances.
· 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.
2) Process Improvement & Projects:
· 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.
3) Ad Hoc Support:
· Provide support on additional duties or requests as required.
Skills and experience
· Inter CA or master’s degree in finance & accounting (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/ICWAI or equivalent).
· 5–7 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.
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