Trade Finance Analyst - Cotton

Louis Dreyfus Company-posted 4 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Memphis, TN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

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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.

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.
Perform and review commercial margin analysis; summarize monthly analyses, quarterly, and annual trading margin results.
Perform the compilation of weekly cash flow projections and assist 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.

Bachelor's Degree required. Business/Accounting/Finance background preferred.
2+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
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.

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

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).

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