Our client is an Integrated Energy company, and trader of Commodity and Energy products including, Gas, Power, LNG, and Oil, based in Central London. They offer a unique chance to work within a growing and diversifying business, with a strong commercial appetite.
Reporting to the Accounting and Reporting Manager, the Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in the success of the Finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the monthly gross margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2
- Co-work with Financial Control and Product Control team to prepare the monthly Accounts submissions for the above businesses, taking into account the FinControl identified differences between the Finance P&L (MA) and the Risk P&L (MI), and ensuring the correct accounting outcome
- Facilitate the preparation of the monthly broker exchange reconciliations and liaise with Derivative operations on differences between ledger balance and exchange balance
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions
- Provide support on all aspects of the company’s external year-end audit and interim audit
- Take the lead on the preparation of annual statutory report and statutory audit
- Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes
- Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
- Strong trading accounting skills
- Relevant demonstrable experience in the Oil and Gas industry
- Proficient in SAP skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros)
- Knowledge of Openlink Endur and Plan Logic EOS trading systems would be highly desirable
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic and proactive
- The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.
Please note: Due to Month-End deadlines, the successful candidate may be required to work extended hours during the first week of each month.