Trade Finance Analyst - Cotton

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.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Policies, Procedures, Accounting Norms and Compliance

• 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

Trade Accounting and Financial Reporting Activities

• 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
• Complete quarterly valuation back-testing
• 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

Professional Development

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

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• 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 PnL department.

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Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

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

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• 2+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

The following are preferred qualifications:

• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards
• Relevant experience with mark-to-market accounting and trading positions within a commodity trading firm
• CPA

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Minimum 1+ years working directly within PnL/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, OneNote, and SharePoint will be beneficial.

Behaviors

• Personal honesty, competence, and integrity in functional leadership in PnL 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.

Decision Making/Accountability

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.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us