Financial Accountant - LATAM

Job description

Main purpose To prepare accurate Clean Trial Balances (Local & Group) for Trafigura entities and provide comprehensive support for accounting, cost management, and reporting processes. This includes general ledger entries, accruals, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and monthly group reporting. Knowledge and Skills: Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an advanced student currently close to graduation. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables. Prior experience at a Big 4 firm is desirable. Understanding of IFRS. Proven work experience with internal / external audits. Strong English level, oral and written, intermediate or equivalent to B2. Excellent Spanish level, oral and written, advanced or equivalent to C2. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee reports of all types. Report monthly balances with commentary and explanation of variances. Provide highlights and review tax positions. Monitor the transfer pricing model and margins maintained in the local entity. Coordinate external audits, support audit fieldwork, and assist in the preparation of Financial Statements. Prepare Exposure Reports for Management, including assessment of whether provisions are required. Stay informed of new contracts, structures, and business developments to evaluate their accounting impact. Act as the primary point of contact with upstream teams while providing support to the local team. Support the preparation of the Trial Balance for reporting purposes. Provide support during system and software development, testing, and implementation phases. Adapt as needed to assist with ad hoc tasks, including document support and audit requirements. Attributes for success Meticulous and attentive to detail. Ability to navigate and utilize multiple systems simultaneously. Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment. Flexible and proactive approach to work. Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment. Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.