Assistant Operational Control Analyst, Pulses (Finance) - Geylang
Overview / Brief
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards
Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.
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.
As an Assistant Operational Control Analyst for the Asia Pulses Platform, your role is to be a key financial partner to the platform, and be primarily responsible for timely reporting, monitoring, and analysis of the Business Results and Exposures in Asia Pulses business.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare, monitor, and analyse the Trading Positions, Daily/Weekly P&Ls, FX Exposures, Cashflow Forecast for the Asia Pulses businesses
- Provide commentary and analysis on Desk/Platform performance
- Keep abreast of business strategies, operations, and market news to be aware of risks on business results or misconducts
- Provide any ad-hoc analysis upon Platform/Region’s request to support business decision-making
- Liaise with Near-shore Accounting team to ensure accurate month-end closing in accordance with internal deadlines and reporting requirements
- Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders from other departments such as Commercial, Execution, Accounting, Finance, and IT teams
- Propose/Champion/Participate/Collaborate with colleagues in other Departments in business process improvement initiatives or regional projects to align/streamline processes in line with LDC’s Trade to Cash Principles
Experiences:
- 1-2 years of experiences in Product Control/Business Analysis/Management Accounting/Audit
- Working knowledge of Financial Markets, in particular Commodity and Foreign Exchange Markets
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of SQL and PowerBI is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for details
- Good business sense with high level vision
- Ability to identify/control weaknesses and implement process improvements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
- Ability to handle/prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Independent self-starter who takes initiative, and has a proactive attitude toward problems and issues
- Flexibility on working hours during periodic closings
Academics:
- Degree in Business/Accounting/Economics/Finance or related field of study