Senior Derivatives Accountant

Our client, a leading commodity trading firm, is looking for an experienced Senior Derivatives Accountant to join their Corporate Reporting team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and enhancing the hedge accounting framework, ensuring robust documentation, effectiveness testing, and compliance across commodities, FX, and interest rate instruments.
• Overseeing derivative valuations and reporting, including mark-to-market calculations, interest accruals, and performance analysis for P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Driving Treasury and Trading system integration with SAP, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of financial data flows.
• Contributing to finance transformation projects, such as Treasury Management System implementation and accounting process improvements.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to support financial reporting, audits, and treasury-related transactions, ensuring consistency and strong financial controls.

You will need to have the following experience:

• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Understanding of IFRS standards (IAS 32, IFRS 7/9) and their practical application.
• Experience of hedge accounting within upstream oil and gas commodity markets
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, Treasury, and Trading teams.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of using a Treasury Management System is preferred.

If you are interested, please do apply or get in touch with Paula at Marlin Selection.