Manage accounting and financial reporting activities, including monthly close, statutory accounts, audits, financial statement drafting, analytical reviews, balance sheet integrity, process improvements, and technical accounting policies. The role supports the Head of Accounting and Reporting, coordinates with commercial and finance teams, and ensures compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and audit requirements.
As a key member of the Financial Reporting team, you will contribute fully to the coordination of accounting and reporting activities amongst front, middle and back office (i.e. trading dept., risk control, legal, compliance, shipping and other back office functions) in relation to financial decisions within the organisation. You will ensure the Finance function maintains quality and efficient compliance for all internal and external audit and statutory reporting requirements. You will take responsibility for building and strengthening relationships for the Accounting and Reporting department, throughout the commercial and support functions of the business and with other teams within the Finance department.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key support to the Head of Accounting and Reporting, supporting the general delivery of the Accounting and Reporting team objectives and assisting with the full range of activities that this entails
- Play a key role in the monthly close process for the business, supporting timely and accurate delivery of the month end reporting requirements and review processes
- Manage the audit and statutory accounts processes throughout the year, from shortly after the year end, through to the group audit and the statutory audit
- Co-ordinate the deliverables relating to the audit, supporting the production of any supporting work and policy papers for the audit process surrounding accounting judgement, decisions and policies and including managing the drafting of the financial statements
- Assessing and assisting in delivery of improvement in processes and controls to drive forward efficient and accurate reporting, be that through reporting and analysis tools, IT enhancements, or process and control review
- Assessing and assisting in the periodic Analytical Review and Balance Sheet Integrity processes
- Responsible for the technical accounting memo of new business activities and updating the accounting policy
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree in Accounting or other equivalent areas of studies
- Suitable professional accounting qualification and experience as an auditor an advantage
- Minimum 5 years appropriate experience, with a portion of that being responsible for delivery of medium-long term projects/engagements
- Experience in an energy or commodities trading environment would be an advantage, but not essential
- An in depth understanding of IFRS is essential, with experience in creating technical documentation a strong advantage
- Excellent teamworking, networking, interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Private Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance cover, Life Assurance, Annual Gym Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, Discretionary Bonus, and more. This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate being required to attend the London office 4 days per week.
About
Petroineos Trading Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe’s leading International Integrated Energy Trading Companies. Our highly experienced teams trade a comprehensive range of energy products, supported by a network of professional teams across the globe, enabling our customers to benefit from our ability to leverage our shareholders’ global network. Trading is carried out by three divisions: Crude, Refined Products, and Low Carbon Solutions.To discover more about the company, click here.
Petroineos London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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