Data Centric Accountant - Commodities experience

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.

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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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