Accountant

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose:

Supporting the SSC in the day to day running of all the functions of the Finance Department, which includes statutory reporting, financial and management accounting, taxation, cash management, and reporting

Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting postings in line with the applicable accounting standards
• Request the approval and posting of manual journal entries in the General Ledger
• Manage all interfaces between G/L Accounts and other systems
• Ensure the following reconciliations: Accruals, Deferrals, Corporate Income Tax, VAT Clearings, Fixed Assets, and other accruals
• Perform analytical review and be able to explain in depth BS and PL the respective variances
• Process of preparation standard financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, etc.), supplementary reports according to the accounting principles and group guidelines and tax declarations
• Preparation of external and internal Audit requests
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain information about transactions and research unreconciled items
• Control and explain Budget deviations
• Update the internal manual procedures

Key Result Areas:

• Comply with internal group guidelines and requirements
• Adhering to reporting deadlines and accuracy of the information submitted
• Ensuring all tax compliance are met, all transactions are effectively structured from a tax perspective

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualifications in Accounting/Finance or related discipline;
• English language (written and spoke - mandatory)
• Certified Accountant (is a plus)

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in Accounting and Finance Reporting
• SAP S/4 HANA and SAP_BPC Reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Skills:

• Demonstrate strong skills including communication, listening, and organization
• Strive for continuous improvement and development of systems and procedures
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles (SNC and IFRS)
• Pro-active approach to their work
• Integrity and trust
• Demonstrated commitment to, and successful achievement of business goals and outcomes
• Highly focused, motivated, and self-directed
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and multinational culture
• Timeliness/Adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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