We are looking for a Trade Accountant who will be responsible for all aspects of finance for a designated Trading book. This is an excellent role for a Part qualified or newly qualified accountant to get a hands-on role and develop their finance skills in a commodity Company.The role involves responsibility for the daily accounting and control activities of the trading desk, month-end accounting tasks, and time built in for work on projects & process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily activities for the trading desk, including the daily P&L, accounts payable, and cash accounting.This involves working closely with our accounting team in India and ensuring that their work is reviewed and approved. Responsible for a rotation of month-end processes to build up commodities accounting knowledge, such as accrual calculations, intercompany reconciliations, management reporting and certification calculations. Preparation of monthly forward books and the new business mark to market P&L for physical trade activity. Assist with ad hoc queries from trade and shipping teams Ad hoc cyclical finance activities such as assisting in monthly cash-flow forecasting, FX exposure management, and new system implementation. Skills & Experience Minimum education of bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, ideally within accountancy or finance Minimum 2 years experience from an audit or industry background (Commodities or Supply Chain) Self-Starter, enthusiastic, proactive, flexible and with a strong interest for commodity markets Detail-oriented and rigorous approach to work, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality Strong numerate and analytical skills Excellent Communication skills and a strong team ethic Excellent Excel skills Exposure working in an international organisation would be an advantage.