Perennial Resources International is Hiring a Trade Accountant Near Stamford, CT
Trade Accountant Full Time Stamford, CT (OnSite) Position SummaryOur client is seeking a Trade Accountant to join the Accounting team in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate for this role has previous accounting experience with commodities or a hedge fund, is familiar with IFRS standards, and has strong analysis and communications abilities. Responsibilities
Monthly reconciliation of Risk/Trading system profit and loss to general ledger
Performs analysis to ensure accuracy of gross margin
Prepares and books journal entries impacting the gross margin; identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the gross margin
Prepares and allocates cost of cash usage by dept/portfolio
Analyzes, ensures accuracy, and prepares reconciliation of trade accruals, inventory and other accounts
Understands and reports profit and loss and mark to market attributes and movements
Evaluate specific business transactions for proper accounting treatment
Validates market valuation
Monitors and ensures compliance of control policies and procedures
Assists in the management of the preparation of the Consolidated Financial statements and reporting to external and internal parties under IFRS
Assists in the preparation of the annual and quarterly reporting on global basis
Assists in the annual external audit
Fields and responds to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditors
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong proficiency in Excel