Trading Desk Accountant

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Experienced accountant to perform trading desk accounting processes, monthly close, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, strong analytical skills, and proven accounting ability. Role will report directly to the Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
• Strong working knowledge of financial accounting
• Understanding of commodity trading business
• Self-motivated, results oriented, and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Excel
• Ability to independently research and analyses; discuss conclusions with senior management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team oriented with willingness to train colleagues

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly economic to accounting Profit & Loss statement reconciliations
• Account for commodity trading transactions (purchases, sales, costs).
• Validate AR/AP balances for assigned trade desks/commodities
• Ensure accuracy and consistency with trading system data
• Laise with Front/Middle Office and Operations to ensure accuracy, and consistency of reported figures
• Review balance sheet, cash movements, and working capital for assigned desks
• Quarterly / Year-end 
• Participate in Quarter End reporting activities
• Compile pertinent data for management reporting and financial statements
• Participate in Year End audit and financial statement preparation, as needed

Company Profile:

Founded in 2000, Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. 

Gunvor has more than 1,700 employees and it maintains offices in Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Nassau, Amsterdam, and numerous other locations, with new offices planned in strategically relevant markets. The Houston office opened in August of 2016 under the name Gunvor USA.

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.