Main Purpose:
The Accounting team in Montevideo operates under a function-based structure, covering the following areas: Cash & Debt, Performance, Estimates, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Consolidation.
Across all functions, the team is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete Trial Balances (Statutory & Group) for Impala Terminals Group JV entities — both stand-alone and consolidated — while providing end-to-end accounting and reporting support. This includes GL entries, account reconciliations, preparation of ad-hoc analysis, key controls, and Financial Statements.
The team follows a rotation model, enabling each member to develop deep expertise in one function before transitioning to another, fostering broad technical knowledge and cross-functional versatility.
The initial focus of this role will be Cash & Debt.
Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate month end close with peers in MVD, local offices and head offices
• Run monthly processes
• Prepare Key and Non-Key Controls reports
• Manage fluent interaction with other areas of the company (AP/AR, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, etc)
• Report BS/PnL and review/explain deviations
• Perform GL account analyses and reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of Statutory and Group accounting (IFRS), preparing also required information for Financial Statements purposes
• Support internal and external audits (follow up on audit resolutions)
• Evaluation of existent controls and processes and proposal of improvements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Public Accountant
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting field
• Fluent in English
• Advanced Excel skills / pivot tables
• Results oriented
• Meet deadlines on assignments
• Flexible and proactive attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Independent team player with good communication skills – verbal and written
• Fast learner and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Key Relationships:
Internal: Finance and operations team
External: Auditors/ Advisors
Skills Required
- Public Accountant (qualification)
- Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
- Fluent in English
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables
- Experience with IFRS statutory and group accounting
- Month-end close, GL account analysis and reconciliations experience
- Experience supporting internal and external audits
- Strong attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and communication skills
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.
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