Our client is an established trader of Commodity and Energy products based in Central London. They offer a unique chance to work within a continuously growing and diversifying business, with a strong commercial appetite.
As the Finance Analyst, you will report to the Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager and take responsibility for a wide range of accounting duties. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience of financial reporting and analysis and an accounting skillset within the energy industry or commodity trading sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Work closely with settlements and financial control teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of journals in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ageing analysis and work closely with the wider business to reconcile I/C balances at the month-end.
- Prepare reconciliation of cleared paper trading and post journals for cash settlement.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis needed for monthly/quarterly and annual closing.
- Support the internal and external audit by responding to queries in a timely manner.
- Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.
- Provide support to increase efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and controls.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
- Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
- Professional background in Finance, Accounts or equivalent.
- Proven relevant experience of financial reporting and analysis, preferably within energy industry or commodity trading preferred.
- Knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101.
- High level of proficiency in Excel.
- Experience of SAP.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and proactive.
