Job Description

Role

The primary responsibility of the Trade Accountant is to control and report high quality and value adding financial

information related to commercial activity. This is a key role in an exciting part of the business, involving close

interaction with trading teams, finance, and risk. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain a unique

insight into the business.

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of operating within a fast-paced trading environment with a

proactive approach to transactional activities, financial reporting, and control.

Role responsibilities

1) The primary aim of this role is to manage the Trade Accounting for sugar traded in a variety of global trading

locations. The core responsibilities entailed are:

a. Ensuring complete and accurate information is produced for Spec Book on daily basis.

b. Ensuring complete and accurate information is produced for FX exposure on daily basis and ensuring

concise explanation for key moves in given periods.

c. Ensuring other day to day activity related to Trade accounting is carried out.

d. Ensuring a robust control environment, in line with Minimum Control Standards.

2) Actively partake in projects to bring improvement to the Sugar reporting process - P&L attribution, Balance

Sheet analysis & Reconciliation to General Ledgers etc.

3) Review and validate daily margin calls with the exchange.

4) Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills and experience

? The individual undertaking this role would ideally be an M.Com, Inter CA, or hold a PG qualification in

Finance, with solid demonstrable experience of both trade and financial accounting.

? 3-5 years of experience gained within a bank, big four or trade house

? Experience of working within physical commodities trading would be desirable.

? Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports and projections.

? Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

? The role requires a well organised and efficient individual who can manage competing deadlines with

strict time constraints.

? Flexible, proactive, and willing to take on additional tasks as the department's workload requires

COMPANY BACKGROUND

ED&F Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk

management services. The company is employee owned with approximately 4,000 employees working in 50 countries

around the world.

ED&F Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a

partnership culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Provident Fund Work from home
Work Location: In person