Data Centric Accountant - Commodities experience

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petroleum sector is hiring a Data Centric Accountant in London. The successful candidate will manage P&L preparation, ensure accuracy of accounting transactions, and develop strong internal controls. This role requires a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of commodity industry experience, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP HANA and Power BI.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years' commodity industry experience.
• Strong team player with good organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of P&L and BS.
• Assist in implementing new businesses and accounting systems.
• Oversee month-end accounting process and reporting.

Skills

Analysing complex data

Excellent spreadsheet capability in MS Excel

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive and motivated

Confident using Power BI

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP 4 Hana

Job description

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.

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.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

• Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits