Senior Accountant

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.

Performs professional accounting work including compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data. Requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles and bookkeeping experience. May include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.

Maintain and manage the reconciliation and analysis of data in financial systems from front office system to back office system to ensure financial records are accurate as per procedure guidelines.

Manage and Reconcile the Companies’ financial Position Reports to ensure compliance/audit obligations are met. Preparation of statutory financial statements.

Ensure procedures are documented for regulator, compliance and financial processes and tasks.

Assist in the preparation and compilation of the annual budget, annual reforecast and 5 year business plan for the company.

Active involvement in the continuous improvement of Accounting Systems

Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

3-5 years’ experience working in a finance team preferably within the commodities/agribusiness sector.

Deep knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Australian tax legislation.

Understanding of double entry accounting principle

Strong technical knowledge on consolidation and preparation of group income tax return

Ability to communicate effectively, manage time effectively and manage data.

Has a keen analytical eye and would enjoy the opportunity to help formulate and then implement the

regular provision of detailed analysis to senior management and a trading team

Understanding of Derivative products (futures, forwards and options). Understanding of treasury/funding

functions

Excellent Microsoft Access and Excel skills are required.

Experience in the agricultural and commodity trading industry or financial services.

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