SSEA Head of Accounting

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.

Overview / Brief 

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world – safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines.  

Operating since 1851, we help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of 6 geographical regions and 8 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19 000 people globally. 

LDC in South & Southeast Asia (SSEA)    

LDC first established a presence in Asia more than 100 years ago with an office opening in Melbourne, Australia in 1913, trading grains to the international market. Our regional headquarters opened in Singapore in 1993, which now serves as the hub for our origination and merchandizing activities in the South & Southeast Asia Region, which spans across 9 platforms - Grains and Oilseeds, Juice, Freight, Global Markets, Food and Feed Solutions, Rice, Coffee, Cotton and Sugar across 9 countries Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan Malaysia, Thailand and Bangladesh. 

Reporting to the Regional CFO as Head of Accounting SSEA, your primary responsibility will be to lead and oversee all Accounting activity in the region including Month-End Closing and Reporting, Quarterly Financial Consolidation, Annual Audit and production of Statutory Financial Accounts.  You will also be responsible for providing technical support and advice for Accounting methodology and treatments under IFRS and Local GAAP and to align with Group Accounting Policies.  You will also provide technical advice on M&A and New Business Activity as required.  You will also partner with LDCs Global Shared Business Service (SBS) organization, ensuring high timely, high quality and accurate Financial Reporting in the Region and as part of overall Group Reporting. 

Through a network of both local Accounting resources based in country and in co-ordination our SBS hubs, you will ensure that month-end closing and associated reporting (both Managerial and Statutory) are completed accurately and  in accordance with Regional and Group Deadlines. You will also ensure that Quarterly Consolidation, with additional reporting requirements, are also met including overseeing the Regional Statutory Review presentation for Global Finance and External Auditors. 

Main Responsibilities 

Monthly Reporting 

• Oversee month-end Managerial and Statutory Closing for the SSEA Region ensuring high quality and timely reporting of all deliverables. This includes Commercial Activity, G&A, Net Interest, Production Cost. In conjunction with Controlling/FP&A, ensure Flash to Accounting differences are fully reconciled and explained. 

• Ensure Regional Reporting Team proactively manages the and monitors Closing with the Local Accounting/SBS and implementing process improvements and necessary quality checks. 

• Oversee post-closing reporting including AR Analysis, FX Exposure and Balance Sheet Reviews/Reconciliation 

Financial Consolidation, Financial Statements and Audit 

• Oversee Quarterly Consolidation for the SSEA Region ensuring high quality and timely reporting of all deliverables including full financial statement reviews. intercompany reconciliations and Tax schedules. 

• Ensure Regional Consolidation Team proactively manages the and monitors Closing with the Local Accounting/SBS and implementing process improvements and necessary quality checks. 

• Oversee post-closing reporting including Country Financial Statement Review and Variance analysis, AR Analysis, Treasury Reconciliation. 

• Oversee and production of Quarterly Regional Consolidation Presentation including commentary on Balance Sheet, P&L, Cashflows and other key financial analysis as required by Management and Group Financial Reporting.  

• Co-ordinate with external auditors in terms of scope, planning and year-end process ensuring timely completion of financial statements for Group Reporting and Local statutory filing requirements 

• Assist and work closely with Finance team during internal and external audit by ensuring all the documents and queries are fully addressed and closed.  

• Oversee Regional Consolidations and Sub-Consolidations including production of LDC Asia Group Consolidation Financial Statements 

Management and Leadership; M&A, New Business and Technical Accounting  

• As Regional Head of Function, provide both leadership and technical guidance for all Accounting activity in the Region including implementation and governance of Accounting policies and changes to reporting and accounting standards. 

• Set and implement appropriate financial controls and accounting standard and policies; continuing the effort to streamline processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance control and management frameworks.   

• Ensure compliance with Accounting standard, regulatory requirement, and internal policies 

• Provide overall advice and support and recommendations for any new business, M&A or other technical accounting topic relevant to operations

• Lead Finance Team in KL Office and oversee general office administrative activities, including SBS. 

Experience 

• 15 years’ experience Regional Accounting in an MNC environment. 

• Knowledge of Commodity Markets is highly preferred. 

• Prior experience in manufacturing environment is an added advantage 

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc) 

• Leadership skills and stakeholder management  

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. 

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize. 

• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure atmosphere.   

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel. 

Languages:  

• English (Fluent) 

Academics 

• Degree in Business/ Accounting / Economics / Commerce 

• CA or CPA qualified 

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. 

Additional Information for the job

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

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.

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