Senior Trade Finance Analyst Cotton at Louis Dreyfus Company

Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsPolicies Procedures Accounting Norms and Compliance Coordinate with regions to consolidate and report the global daily P&L inclusive of analysis and providing commentary on market driversExecution of the daily P&L process for Cotton - Mexico. Analyze Mexico financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to cotton platform management; clearly communicate daily activity and P&L driversAssist with analysis of commercial accounts ledgers and reporting systems for the Fresno and Mexico commercial closeComplete market valuations testing on weekly and monthly market pricesPerform special projects as requestedTrade Accounting and Financial Reporting Activities Performs and reviews commercial margin analysis; summarizes monthly analyses quarterly and annual trading margin resultsPerforms the compilation of weekly cash flow projections and assists in troubleshooting issues as neededComplete quarterly valuation back-testingPrepare and reconcile daily global position reportingAssist in the reconciliation of the daily P&L to month-end accounting results for each profit center and assist with unreconciled itemsPerform a detailed review by profit center of mark-to-market cut-offs and position for inclusivenessAssist in completing commercial margin budget by establishing schedules; collecting analyzing and consolidating financial data; recommending plansPerform/review budget to actual variance for commercial margin Perform/review monthly CTM entries and reconciliationsPerform/review monthly trade reconciliationsProvide ad hoc support/reporting to commercial teams for commercial analysesProfessional DevelopmentPursues continuous improvement through expanding of industry/company knowledge training opportunities and taking on additional responsibilitiesCompany Conformance StatementsIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with co-workers Company business associates and the general public.Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.Support and maintain the missions and core values of the Company and the PnL department.#LIHybridQualifications : Education/Professional Certifications/LicensesBachelors Degree required. Business/Accounting/Finance background preferred.ExperienceThe following are the basic qualifications:2 years of progressive accounting or finance experienceAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft ExcelThe following are preferred qualifications:Experience with International Financial Reporting StandardsRelevant experience with mark-to-market accounting and trading positions within a commodity trading firmCPAKnowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)Minimum 1 years working directly within PnL/Finance roles directly involved in trade accounting activities. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of trade accounting and financial reporting activities including but not limited to commercial accounts ledgers and control procedures. Knowledge of LDC culture and work environment preferred.Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs especially MS Word Excel PowerPoint BI OneNote and SharePoint will be beneficial.BehaviorsPersonal honesty competence and integrity in functional leadership in PnL processes tools and techniques.Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities.Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.Strong quantitative and analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills.Demonstrated experience and effectiveness to work in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.Additional Information : Decision Making/AccountabilityWorks independently when handling routine duties; consults with manager about unusual items.  Has access to confidential and sensitive information and maintains it in strict confidence.What We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.- Comprehensive benefits program including medical dental and vision care coverage flexible spending account plans employee assistance program life insurance and disability coverage- 401k with Company Match- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave fertility and family building benefits- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)Diversity & InclusionLDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Equal employment opportunity (EEO)Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.SustainabilitySustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around usRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable Experience: years Vacancy: 1