Main Purpose:
The said proposed role primarily would be to assist the Group Accounting and Reporting team in the following:
1) Preparation of standalone financial statements for various entities at different international jurisdictions (not India) where Trafigura operates.
2) Liaising internally with the controllers, accounting teams and tax department to ensure information presented in the financial statements is correctly reflected
3) Liaising externally with auditors for queries and documentation for audit completion
4) Submission of statutory statistical surveys as applicable for some of the entities
5) Any ad-hoc reporting activities as a part of Group accounting and reporting function.
The position will play a key role in Group Accounting and Reporting team of the Global organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Experience:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (preferably first attempt at all the levels)
- Proven experience with day to day application knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- 2.0-4.0 years of post-qualification experience in similar positions or relevant role
- Strong knowledge and understanding of auditing, accounting and GAAP implementation
Skills:
- Proficient communication and social skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Microsoft Office knowledge with strong skills in Excel.
- Experience demonstrating skill performing basic analytical tasks (e.g., reconciling data, ensuring accuracy of data); maintaining numerous electronic and paper files; using basic office equipment.
Competencies:
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Capable of working in groups as well as independently.
- Professional management of employee relationships at all levels.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Great teammate with an enthusiastic approach to fresh challenges.
- Self-starter and pro-active.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of standalone financial statements for Group entities and ensuring that the overall process is managed well to achieve the agreed timelines.
- Gain good understanding of the accounting concepts and be able to answer queries from the auditors/controllers.
- Preparation and filing of statistical surveys.
- Ensure that the submissions to the auditors/controllers for the standalone entities are accurate and fully explained.
- Other ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
- Divisional Accounting teams based in Mumbai, Geneva and various other global locations
- Group accounting and reporting team based out of Amsterdam
- Tax Team based out of Mumbai and Amsterdam
- External auditors, advisors