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 in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ 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: 

The Accountant will play a role in the preparation of financial analysis of accounting, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and facilitate compliance with accounting standards. Responsible for preparing end of month reconciliations and reporting by ensuring key controls are performed and effectively maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial analysis and reports of accounting sub-ledgers
• Book and manage accruals for all departments, by analysing invoices vs accruals
• Book and manage month end postings, as such depreciations and FX revaluation
• Coordinate with other colleagues and departments to ensure all relevant data for the financial analysis is accurately recorded before end of month
• Responsible for reporting ensuring all costs are properly classified in business unit and cost center and comply with company deadlines
• Assist in the budget preparation process
• Actual versus Budget analysis for all departments, reporting and deviation follow up
• Prepare information for Group reporting requirements
• Assisting in the elaboration of annual financial statements and external audits
• Contribute to process improvement and automation.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports and disclosures per Corporate Controller or Management Requests.

Key Result Areas:

• Adhering to reporting deadlines and the integrity and accuracy of the figures
• Ensure system maintenance to enable reporting
• Comply with documentation requested in due time
• Constant review active pursuit of opportunities
• Effectiveness of Finance function within the business

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Be proficient in Excel to an advanced level or other BI tool.
• Proficient in English
• Strong experience in SAP (preferred), including other SAP applications such as Concur, SAP MM and BPC

Experience:

• Work experience for 3 - 5 years in the accounting area

Skills:

• Solid analytical skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Disciplined and organized
• Ability to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines
• Pro-active approach to the work
• Customer service oriented

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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