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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Trade Operations Controller to join our Australian Cotton Platform. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate and timely Daily P&L, Position, and FX monitoring reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. You will provide valuable insights to support trading and business decisions, lead month-end closing processes, and contribute to planning, budgeting, and process improvement activities in collaboration with regional and global teams.
Key responsibilities will be but not limited to
* Preparing, monitoring, and analysing Daily P&L and Position reports for the Australian Cotton Platform, with clear commentary on performance drivers and variances.
* Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports (positions, prices, costs, broker statement reconciliations) in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
* Monitoring and reporting foreign exchange exposures, identifying unhedged positions, and ensuring compliance with Group Policy.
* Producing monthly Flash P&L reports and supporting the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing.
* Supporting budgeting and reforecasting activities, including margin, secondary costs, and G&A analysis.
* Preparing monthly and rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities in working capital usage.
* Assisting in external audits and maintaining documented financial procedures aligned with company and regulatory standards.
* Supporting continuous improvement projects and system enhancements, including trading and accounting systems (ATLAS).
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Trading, Execution, Accounting, Treasury, and Credit Risk teams, as well as external auditors and Shared Services Centres.
Experience Desired skills and experience
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a finance role, ideally within agribusiness, commodities, or trading.
* Strong understanding of profit and loss accounting and financial reporting.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or trading systems highly regarded.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and regions.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Highly regarded
* Experience within agricultural or commodity trading industries.
* Understanding of derivative products (futures, forwards, and options).
* Knowledge of treasury or funding functions.
* CA/CPA qualification (desired but not essential).
Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
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