Junior Trade Accountant

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POSITION INFO:

Join a highly successful commodity trading company in Stellenbosch, specializing in international physical deliveries. They seek a Junior Trade Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a reputable company that values expertise, professionalism, and innovation in the industry. 

As the primary contact for our customers and internal parties, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless contract execution, planning, and customer service. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be key in delivering top-notch customer experiences.

Enjoy competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and room for professional growth. 

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Finance, or Accountancy (or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Exposure to derivative markets, risk management environments, and the grains industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review trade position accuracy.
• Review open contracts.
• Compile daily PNL report.
• Daily valuation of new deals.
• Daily FX valuation.
• Realized PNL valuation.
• Ensure accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Prepare supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations per commodity.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and recording of transactions.
• Execute general ledger system operations and month-end close responsibilities.
• Prepare commercial reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and approve payments.
• Validate and maintain data integrity.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as needed.

Essential skills:

• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of derivative markets and/or risk management.
• Excellent numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective planning, organizing, and time management.
• Critical thinking and emotional resilience.
• Proactive and adaptable.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Outlook, web-based platforms).
• Collaboration at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for continuous system enhancements and automation.

Desirable skills:

• Completed SAFEX examination: Agri Market Dealers.
• Exposure to the grains industry.
• SAP experience.
• Experience using an ERP system.

Join their team and be part of a company that values excellence in execution and exceptional customer service. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering top-quality services to our valued customers.