Financial Analyst (Commodity Trading MNC)

Robert Half International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic commodity trading firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves managing monthly accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a trading environment.
• Background in Big 4 audit and familiarity with tax matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Timely closing of monthly management accounts and preparation of financial statements.
• Compiling monthly Finance Trade Book P&L and balance sheet schedules.
• Maintaining strong accounting controls and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

The Company


Our client, a fast-paced commodity trading firm, is on the lookout for a Financial Analyst to join their expanding finance team in this newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of daily and period-end financial operations, where you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. You'll dive deep into accounting discrepancies, uphold compliance standards, and drive quality across financial reporting processes. If you are looking to take ownership, make an impact, and grow with a forward-thinking organization, this role is for you!


The Role


As a Financial Analyst in a stimulating commodity trading environment, you will be responsible for the timely closing of monthly management accounts and the preparation of financial statements for quarterly and year-end reporting. Your role includes compiling the monthly Finance Trade Book P&L and balance sheet schedules, performing inventory reconciliations, and managing intercompany AR/AP, sales, and purchase confirmations. You will also coordinate financial schedules for audits, respond to government surveys, and support ad hoc financial requests. A key part of your role will involve maintaining strong accounting controls by reviewing and enhancing processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and partnering with their global HQ to deliver accurate performance reports. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced, global trading business.


Your Profile


We are seeking a meticulous and collaborative finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting principles to join our team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and brings a minimum of 5 years' experience in a trading environment. A background in Big 4 audit and familiarity with tax matters will be highly regarded. Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP is essential, along with a solid grasp of GAAP. If you are someone who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial work, we would love to hear from you.


Apply Today


Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number SN10611085, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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