Senior Trade Finance Analyst - Cotton

Function Accounting, Finance and Treasury

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

• Coordinate with regions to consolidate and report the global daily P&L inclusive of analysis and providing commentary on market drivers
• Execution of the daily P&L process for Cotton - Mexico. Analyze Mexico financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to cotton platform management; clearly communicate daily activity and P&L drivers
• Assist with analysis of commercial accounts, ledgers and reporting systems for the Fresno and Mexico commercial close
• Complete market valuations testing on weekly and monthly market prices
• Perform special projects as requested

• Performs and reviews commercial margin analysis; summarizes monthly analyses, quarterly, and annual trading margin results
• Performs the compilation of weekly cash flow projections and assists in troubleshooting issues, as needed
• Prepare and reconcile daily global position reporting
• Assist in the reconciliation of the daily P&L to month-end accounting results for each profit center and assist with unreconciled items
• Perform a detailed review by profit center of mark-to-market, cut-offs, and position for inclusiveness
• Assist in completing commercial margin budget by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans
• Perform/review budget to actual variance for commercial margin
• Perform/review monthly CTM entries and reconciliations
• Perform/review monthly trade reconciliations
• Provide ad hoc support/reporting to commercial teams for commercial analyses

• Pursues continuous improvement through expanding of industry/company knowledge, training opportunities and taking on additional responsibilities

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
• Support and maintain the missions and core values of the Company and the P&L department.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Business/Accounting/Finance background preferred.

• Basic Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Relevant experience with mark-to-market accounting and trading positions within a commodity trading firm
  • CPA

• Minimum 1+ years working directly within P&L/Finance roles directly involved in trade accounting activities.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of trade accounting and financial reporting activities including but not limited to commercial accounts, ledgers, and control procedures.
• Knowledge of LDC culture and work environment preferred.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint BI, One Note, and SharePoint will be beneficial.

• Personal honesty, competence, and integrity in functional leadership in P&L processes, tools, and techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness to work in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.

Works independently when handling routine duties; consults with manager about unusual items. Has access to confidential and sensitive information and maintains it in strict confidence.

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability…