Trade Accountant

Glencore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities company is seeking a Trade Accountant in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role involves handling reconciliations, liaison with auditors, and support for system upgrades. Candidates should hold a finance degree and ideally have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and communication skills for remote teamwork are essential. This position aims to streamline processes and enhance data quality in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Early stages of ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA, or CFA qualification preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform intercompany reconciliations and balances.
• Support system upgrades and process automation.
• Liaise with international teams and auditors.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Self-management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job title: Trade Accountant

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: January 15, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Intercompany reconciliations – reconciling and agreeing the intercompany balances
• Front to Back reconciliations – recon of Front office system to Back-office system
• P / L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Inventory and Broker reconciliations
• Third party account matching – invoices and cash payments / receipts
• Working with the Treasury Department and Front Office as necessary to assist in allocating cash
• Analysing debtors and creditors (to include ageing analysis)
• Booking month‑end journals as required
• Support system upgrades and process automation to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Liaise with Auditors on both management and statutory audits
• Liaison with staff in UK primarily but also staff in the US, Switzerland and Singapore
• Contributing to management reports and analytics
• Ad‑hoc tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will have a Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Early stages of ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA or CFA or keen to begin their professional qualification.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally at least 3‑5 years of relevant prior working experience.
• SAP experience is beneficial.
• Experience in commodity trading environment, and preferably in a multinational is an advantage.
• Experience of working in an offshore team supporting a head office is an advantage.
• Strong IT skills a necessity – in particular Excel.
• Self‑management.
• Strong communication skills – comfort with using remote communication tools (i.e. Teams) to stay connected with the team and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A methodical approach coupled with the ability to evaluate and interpret data from a variety of sources is essential.
• Problem‑solving: Demonstrated ability to resolve issues remotely, whether they’re technical or interpersonal.
• Adaptability: Comfort with changing priorities and a flexible approach to addressing the needs of the role from a distance.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Fluent in business English (written and verbal).

Closing date

24 / 12 / 2025