We are seeking to hire a highly qualified and experienced professional to join out team at our terminal in the port of Rotterdam. The successful candidate must be proficient in Dutch speaking and reading and understanding to be able to perform activities related to analyse accounting, from initial entry of transactions to monthly cost reporting and annual audit. The analyst role will be a key member of staff and will work closely with procurement, the regional financial controller and the operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost controlling: ensure that terminal costs are understood against expectations by all stakeholders, budgets are adhered to, supplier costs are per the agreed amounts and resolve or escalate any issues
Be the finance expert point of contact for the business, ensuing that financial data entering the ERP is right first time
Help the teams understand their commitments against approved plans with the goal that any deviation can be anticipated and managed
Monitor purchase commitments each month to ensure accurate costs per department
Prepare monthly cost reports for discussion with each department, with the goal that both finance and operations understand the terminal’s performance
Further responsibilities:
Support the financial controller in capex project controlling
Coordinate with the shared service centre on monthly sales invoicing
Be a part of the Impala ERP upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365
Annual audit support
Occasionally deputise for the equivalent role in Impala UK
Knowledge
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Proven experience in financial/accounting management and cost control
Working with shared service centres
Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Prior experience working with MS Dynamics 365 will be an advantage
Fluent in English and Dutch
Abilities:
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
Organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong financial, technical and analytical skills
Critical thinking abilities and team orientation
Excellent attention to detail
Effectively work with all levels of organisation
Prioritise multiple priorities in constantly evolving environment
Key Relationships:
1. Internal Regional financial controller (UK based), shared service team Montevideo, local operations team
2. External Auditors
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
- Proven experience in financial/accounting management and cost control
- Experience working with shared service centres
- Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken, read, and understood)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Familiarity with Impala ERP or other ERP systems
What We Do
Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. We deploy infrastructure, market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through H2Energy Europe and joint venture Nala Renewables. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, and our Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs over 12,000 people, of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in 156 countries.
