Senior Accountant
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About the Role
MTRADING INTERNATIONAL seeks a Senior Accountant to manage trade and inventory accounting, financial reporting, L/C and trade finance, cost analysis, taxation, treasury, and audit.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory tracking, valuation and reconciliation across multiple warehouses or transits
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP
- Handle Letters of Credit (L/Cs), bank guarantees, and trade financing documentation
- Monitor and analyze landed costs (freight, customs, duties, insurance) to ensure accurate margin analysis per trade/deal
- Manage tax filings, VAT/GST returns, and ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations
- Monitor multi currency cash flows, manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure, and handle bank reconciliations
- Lead the year end audit process and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification highly preferred
- Minimum 8 years of accounting experience
- At least 2 3 years specifically within a trading, import/export, or wholesale distribution firm
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling)
- Hands on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and specialized inventory modules
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Position Overview
- As a Senior Accountant in our trading firm, you will manage the financial heartbeat of our trading operations.
- You will oversee inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), multi currency transactions, and trade financing.
- The ideal candidate thrives in a high velocity environment and possesses a deep understanding of standard accounting principles applied specifically to trading and inventory environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade & Inventory Accounting: Oversee inventory tracking, valuation and reconciliation across multiple warehouses or transits.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS / US GAAP.
- L/C & Trade Finance Management: Handle Letters of Credit (L/Cs), bank guarantees, and trade financing documentation.
- Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyze landed costs (freight, customs, duties, insurance) to ensure accurate margin analysis per trade/deal.
- Taxation & Compliance: Manage tax filings, VAT/GST returns, and ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations.
- Treasury & Cash Flow: Monitor multi currency cash flows, manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure, and handle bank reconciliations.
- Audit & Internal Controls: Lead the year end audit process and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certification: CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years specifically within a trading, import/export, or wholesale distribution firm.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).
- Hands on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and specialized inventory modules.
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