Management Accountant

  • Montevideo
  • Trafigura

Main Purpose :Working for the regional Controllers in Trafigura’s three regional hubs (Singapore, Geneva, Houston) this role is responsible for the preparation of clean Trial Balances for Trafigura’s Oil & Gas Trading entities and other associated entities. The role supports all aspects of monthly financial and management reporting.

This role will give exposure to a number of different areas in a trading business, as well as the opportunity to liaise with other business departments on an international level. Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities : Knowledge and Skills:

  • Qualified Accountant
  • 3 years of solid experience in Accounting roles, where analysis and reporting is valued
  • Highly developed communication skills and experience of operating in an international environment, preferably from working for an international company
  • Working experience in auditing in a Big Four is valued
  • Familiar with international accounting principles
  • Fluent in English/advanced level (is a MUST)
  • Excellent Excel skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform revenue recognition checks on trading ledgers to ensure compliance with Oil & Gas accounting policy. Follow up exceptions with Deals desk and Operations teams.
  • Ensure proper stock reconciliations are performed by Deals Desk and Operations.
  • Reconcile trade information between the various trading systems and the accounting system (SUN).
  • Prepare journals to adjust balances in order to comply with accounting standards.
  • Reconcile local vs Group financials.
  • Work closely with the Mid Office in a fast moving, business where inherent risk has to be mitigated by implementing imaginative and effective controls.
  • Analyze accruals, aged debtors and intercompany breaks.
  • Identify and review areas of required grossing up or netting of the balance sheet and ensure this is consistently applied.
  • Ensure discounted receivable balances are appropriately disclosed.
  • Review prepayments and pre-financing balances.
  • Transfer Pricing review and approval.
  • Hedge effectiveness testing.
  • Document of work processes and procedures and identification of efficiencies where possible.
  • Ability to adapt to provide support in any applicable task

Key Relationships and Department Overview : About Us Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects the world with the vital resources it needs. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Metals and Minerals, and Power and Renewables divisions, we deploy infrastructure, skills and a global network to move commodities from where they are plentiful to where they are needed most, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable.

Trafigura also owns and operates a number of industrial assets including a majority share of global multi-metals producer Nyrstar and fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, a power and renewable energy investment and development platform. With over 1,000 shareholders, Trafigura is owned by its employees and employs over 13,000 people working in 48 countries.