Accountant (Commodity Trading, MNC)

E D & F MAN ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodities company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their Sugar team in Singapore. The role involves managing day-to-day finance activities, preparing financial reports, and working closely with the Commercial and Operations teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and experience in commodity trading, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accountancy, Business, or Business Finance.
• At least 3 years of working experience in commodity trading or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance activities and financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit management reports including cashflow forecasts.
• Handle full set of accounts including AP, AR, GL, and reconciliation tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

MYOB

Hyperion

Job description

ED&F MAN GROUP

Established in 1783, ED&F Man Commodities is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800+ people in 43 countries. We are a family of 75+ specialist trading companies located all over the world from coffee producers in Brazil, to sugar traders in India, to suppliers of molasses and animal feed in Europe and the US.

Our global infrastructure, operational expertise and execution capability ensures timely delivery of products that meet the stringent safety and quality standards of our customers all over the world.

Our strategy is to nurture long-standing relationships and, through supply management expertise, to add value at every link in the chain for our customer base that includes some of the world’s biggest food and drink suppliers.

CAREER WITH ED&F MAN SUGAR

An opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join the Sugar team in Singapore.

We are seeking a self-starter and detail-oriented individual to build a career in the Sugar industry. With the desired attitudes and mindset, the Accountant will gain knowledge about commodity trading for future growth and development of a professional career in the agricultural commodity industry.

LOCATION

Singapore

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accountant is responsible for day-to-day finance activities and engages in financial and management reporting. The Accountant is seen as a business partner to the Commercial and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support daily treasury activities and regular cashflow forecast.
• Prepare and submit weekly & monthly management reports including but not limiting to AR ageing report and Counterparty risk report.
• Manage staff reimbursement and monitor petty cash imprest system.
• Handle full set of accounts, including AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets, bank reconciliation and intercompany processes involving billing, confirmation, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Engage in month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely submission of financials according to group requirements.
• Reconcile financials between group and statutory records.
• Prepare, review and coordinate various GST/VAT and WHT submission.
• Coordinate audit and tax matters to ensure compliance with local statutory and group requirements.
• Liaise with banks on trade finance matters as required.
• Assist Finance Manager on internal control review and process enhancement as well as any ad hoc assignments.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accountancy, Business, Business Administration and Business Finance
• At least 3 years of working experience in commodity trading or possess keen willingness to learn about commodity trading
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dynamic team player with ability to work Independently
• Able to work in a methodical, detailed, and accurate manner
• Strong PC skills with proficient in Microsoft Office, accounting system (e.g. MYOB) and reporting system (e.g. Hyperion)
• Able to thrive in multitasking working environment and adhere to tight deadlines
• Possess positive attitude towards working overtime to fulfil duties as required