Our Client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trading and Shipping business who are experiencing rapid growth.
By leveraging deep industry expertise and expansive global reach, they provide customized, forward-thinking solutions that enhance operational performance and drive long-term success in today's fast-paced business environment. The ability to adjust quickly to shifting conditions is a core strength, allowing operations to remain steady even in unpredictable environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee financial transactions and reporting for dry bulk and tanker shipping operations (time charter / voyage charter), and dry bulk commodities.
* Prepare financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
* Prepare management report and shareholder pack within strict deadlines
* Active participation to the external annual audits of the various entities within the Group and their consolidation to ensure compliance with accounting principles and industry regulations.
* Proficient in Reuter Digital reporting system, Xero, Softmar, Twinfield, advanced excel.
* Supervise cash-flow processes, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
* Experience in bunker accounting, tracking fuel consumption and related financial aspects.
* Develop and maintain budgets to support effective financial planning and control.
* Accurately record, reconcile, and maintain financial transactions for commodity trades, including payables and receivables.
* Monitor and verify trade physical contract confirmations, hedging settlements, and trade invoices for accuracy and compliance.
* Liaise with joint-venture partners to prepare trade PNL
* Prepare quarterly financial statements related to commodity trading activities.
* Collaborate with management to make data-driven decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Qualified accountant with a recognized professional accounting body (ACCA, CIMA).
* Ideally +2 / 3 years post qualified experience in accounting for dry bulk and tanker shipping operations.
* In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – IFRS 9, 16
* Proven expertise in auditing with a keen attention to detail.
* Familiarity with Reuter Digital reporting system, Xero, and other financial software.
* Hands-on experience with shipping, commodity trading, P&L reporting, hedging accounting.
* Experience in budgeting and financial planning for shipping operations and commodity trading.