At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports and collaborate with teams to ensure accurate accounting.
- Company: Dynamic finance company with a focus on energy trading.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, hybrid working, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on IT projects and enhance your analytical skills.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make an impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: Fluent Mandarin and English, qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Skills You'll Need:
- Fluent Mandarin and English.
- Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with relevant Financial Analysis or Accounting experience.
- Candidates with big 4 background could be considered.
Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience
Job status: 1 Year FTC, with possibility to extend or go permanent depending on performance and business needs
Work pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH
Report to: Accounting Manager
Finance Analyst - What You'll be Doing:
- Prepare the monthly trading margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2.
- Work closely with Product Control team and Front Office Operations to identify and explain the breaks between the Risk P&L (MI) and Accounting P&L (MA) and make accounting judgements on whether they meet the accounting standard to be included in the Accounting P&L.
- Work closely with Settlements team to ensure accurate and timely posting of primary invoices and secondary cost invoices in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
- Prepare the monthly broker exchange reconciliations for the company and liaise with Derivative operations team to explain differences between ledger balance and exchange balance.
- Prepare and present the monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the company and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions.
- Provide support on all aspects of the company’s external year-end audit and interim audit.
- Take the lead on the preparation of company's annual statutory report and statutory audit.
- Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes.
- Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.
Finance Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Fluent level in written and spoken Mandarin and English
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
- Experience of accounting for trading activities in Energy or Finance sector would be preferred
- Proficient in SAP skills, Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros). Use and knowledge of Power BI would be highly desirable
- Knowledge of ETRM systems would be highly desirable, particularly Endur, EOS, Pioneer and Symphony
- Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive
Mandarin speaking Finance Analyst (Financial Reporting & Accounting) in London employer: People First (Recruitment) Ltd
As a Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, with four days in the office fostering strong team connections while also promoting work-life balance. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement within the energy trading sector, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
People First (Recruitment) Ltd Recruitment Team
