Senior Trade Accountant | Commodities Trading
Location: Singapore
2-year contract, convertible to permanent based on performance
The Opportunity
Kepler Search is working exclusively with an international commodities trading organisation to appoint a Senior Trade Accountant. The role is offered as a two-year contract with conversion to a permanent position for a strong performer, and carries broad exposure across the trading book and close interaction with front, middle, and back office functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end trade accounting across physical and derivative transactions, including trade capture verification, cost accruals, and settlement reconciliation
- Prepare and review monthly P&L, ensuring alignment between trading, risk, and finance views, and investigating variances
- Oversee inventory accounting, including mark-to-market valuations, provisional and final pricing adjustments, and stock reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting under applicable accounting standards
- Liaise with traders, operations, and risk teams to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure the integrity of the books and records
- Assist with audits, tax queries, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls
Candidate Requirements
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent)
- Substantial trade accounting experience within a commodities trading environment, with sound knowledge of physical trade flows
- Strong understanding of mark-to-market accounting, hedge accounting, and the interaction between realised and unrealised P&L
- Proficiency with trading and ERP systems, together with strong Excel capability
- A meticulous, hands-on approach and the ability to work to tight close deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment
Please send in your resume in WORD format to [Confidential Information]
Nicola Clarke | EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R2197703
