Data Centric Accountant - Commodities experience

Data Centric Accountant - Commodities experience

Posted 1 week ago by Robert Walters

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London, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Accounting Systems Annual Budget Preparation Balance Sheet Bank Reconciliations Budgeting Capital Expenditure Capital Requirements Consolidation Data Analysis Derivatives Finance Forecasting Income Statement Microsoft Excel Microsoft Test Manager Month-End Closing Power BI SAP Applications Spreadsheets Working Capital

Summary: The Data Centric Accountant role involves managing financial reporting and accounting processes for a leading UK petroleum wholesaler, focusing on products like petrol and biofuels. The position requires collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial transactions and reporting, as well as the implementation of new accounting systems. The role also emphasizes the need for strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software, particularly SAP and Power BI. Candidates should have a background in the commodity industry and be qualified accountants with at least three years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of P&L and balance sheet.
  • Assist in the implementation of new businesses and integration of accounting systems.
  • Oversee month-end accounting processes and report submissions to head office in Hamburg.
  • Build and streamline controls over balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all accounting transactions.
  • Handle accounting transactions including MTM of inventory, derivatives, and FX under IAS39.
  • Prepare and consolidate annual budget and strategy documents.
  • Develop understanding of company systems (Trading & Accounting).
  • Liaise with departments regarding business developments affecting Accounts/Treasury.
  • Streamline Risk versus Finance P&L.
  • Assist in implementing a full front to back interface of systems.
  • Improve month-end processes for efficiency and control.

Key Skills:

  • Understanding of the relationship between physical products and futures/swaps.
  • Critical thinking and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent spreadsheet capability in MS Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment.
  • Proactive and motivated individual.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP 4 Hana.
  • Confident using Power BI.
  • Qualified Accountant.
  • At least 3 years’ commodity industry experience.
  • Strong team player with good organizational and planning skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are hiring a Data Centric Accountant to join one of the largest independent wholesalers of Petroleum products in the UK. Our products include petrol, diesel fuel, gasoil and kerosene. We are also a leader in the development and marketing of Biofuels which are among the most important developments in green energy. Mabanaft are well positioned to capitalise on this accelerating growth.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the preparation of P&L and BS
  • Assist in the implementation of new businesses - reporting and integration of accounting systems
  • Assist and over see month end accounting process and submission of relevant reports to head office in Hamburg for all entities.
  • Build and streamline controls over balance sheet reconciliations
  • Responsible for ensuring that all transactions are accurate and booked in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for all accounting transactions including MTM of inventory, derivatives, FX under IAS39
  • Preparation and consolidation of annual budget and strategy document/presentation (forecasting PnL/B/S, working capital requirements, CAPEX etc.)
  • Develop a strong understanding of the systems used by the company (Trading & Accounting).
  • Liaise closely with all departments to keep abreast of business developments that could affect Accounts/Treasury.
  • Dealing with queries from Hamburg.
  • Streamline and enhance the Risk versus Finance P&L
  • Assist in the implementation of a full front to back interface of systems, (Right angle through to SAP)
  • Improving Month end processes to improve efficiency and controls - improve submission times.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Have an understanding of the relationship between physical products and futures/swaps.
  • Critical thinker particularly in terms of analysing complex data and being able to draw conclusions and suggest solutions.
  • Excellent spreadsheet capability in MS Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Must be able to use initiative and possess the ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment
  • Proactive, challenging and motivated person
  • Hands on experience with SAP 4 Hana
  • Confident using Power BI

Credentials And Experience

  • Qualified Accountant
  • At least 3 years’ commodity industry experience.
  • Strong team player with good organisational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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