We are hiring a Data Centric Accountant to join one of the largest independent wholesalers of Petroleum products in the UK. Our products include petrol, diesel fuel, gasoil and kerosene. We are also a leader in the development and marketing of Biofuels which are among the most important developments in green energy. Mabanaft are well positioned to capitalise on this accelerating growth.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation of P&L and BS
- Assist in the implementation of new businesses - reporting and integration of accounting systems
- Assist and over see month end accounting process and submission of relevant reports to head office in Hamburg for all entities.
- Build and streamline controls over balance sheet reconciliations
- Responsible for ensuring that all transactions are accurate and booked in a timely manner.
- Responsible for all accounting transactions including MTM of inventory, derivatives, FX under IAS39
- Preparation and consolidation of annual budget and strategy document/presentation (forecasting PnL/B/S, working capital requirements, CAPEX etc.)
- Develop a strong understanding of the systems used by the company (Trading & Accounting).
- Liaise closely with all departments to keep abreast of business developments that could affect Accounts/Treasury.
- Dealing with queries from Hamburg.
- Streamline and enhance the Risk versus Finance P&L
- Assist in the implementation of a full front to back interface of systems, (Right angle through to SAP)
- Improving Month end processes to improve efficiency and controls - improve submission times.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Have an understanding of the relationship between physical products and futures/swaps.
- Critical thinker particularly in terms of analysing complex data and being able to draw conclusions and suggest solutions.
- Excellent spreadsheet capability in MS Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to use initiative and possess the ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment
- Proactive, challenging and motivated person
- Hands on experience with SAP 4 Hana
- Confident using Power BI
Credentials and Experience
- Qualified Accountant
- At least 3 years' commodity industry experience.
- Strong team player with good organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
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