CZ is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, whose purpose is to exert a positive economic and sustainable influence in its food, beverage, and energy supply chains. CZ buys, sells, moves and de-risks commodities through a range of services including trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics and price risk management.
We are an entrepreneurial company, with innovation at the heart of everything we do. We are open to change, as shown through the recent expansion of our product portfolio and move into energy. Our people are our most valued asset and make the business what it is today.
CZ offers the chance to join a dynamic and exciting team of professionals and learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
To find out more about life and careers at CZ, visit our LinkedIn or Glassdoor pages.
Position:
The role is responsible for supporting the review, reconciliation and analysis of the net revenue of Czarnikow’s business. To maintain and develop efficient controls for new business and enhance existing controls where necessary. To liaise with traders and operators to understand variances against forecast costs, preparing commentaries to explain significant movements and events.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Review variances against trade forecast costs and liaise with operators and traders (locally and overseas) to understand and provide commentary on these variances
- Ensure that shipments reflect the relevant contracts, investigating exceptions where necessary
- Ensure data integrity between the operation and accounting systems, investigating and raising exceptions where necessary
- Maintain ownership of trade accruals
- Resolve queries with Front Office, Operations and Accounts
- Provide timely and accurate actual revenue reporting detailing the main revenue drivers for the month
- Monitor inter-company balances
- Review the trading balance sheet, paying particular attention to large or unusual balances
- Reconcile designated broker accounts against the ledger
- Identify control improvements and efficiency opportunities around the existing processes
- Assist with the development / testing / implementation of new systems
- Support and cover Product Controller duties when required
- Support the external audit process
- To take responsibility for your performance and to work together to achieve our organizational goals.
- To attend training courses which are identified as being necessary for the performance of the role.
- To be fully conversant with the Employee Handbook and supporting policies, including Health & Safety legislation and fire and emergency procedures.
- To comply with any reasonable instruction issued by your manager.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone with the following skillset and attributes:
Essential:
- Strong analytical and communication skills with interest in developing commercial acumen.
- Appreciation of the long-term nature of our business and ability to develop relationships and personal skills accordingly.
- A strong interest in the commodities industry.
- Ability to display initiative and flexibility in approach to work, be self-motivated and have a confident manner and ambitious outlook.
- Knowledge of Power BI and manipulation of large data sets.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills – ability to keep meticulous records.
- Business level fluency in English (both written and verbal).
- Advanced communication skills.
- Strong I.T. skills including proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- Self-starter with the ability to use initiative for problem solving.
- Resourceful, innovative and proactive.
- Personable with the ability to build relationships and communicate with all levels both internally and externally.
- Willingness to undertake professional accounting qualification.
Desirable:
- Ability to speak a second language
Other information:
Our values and culture
Our values show us who we are and support and drive our business activities. We view them as competitive differentiators – they engender trust, promote our reputation, help develop long-term stakeholder relationships and value, and demonstrate the importance we place on our employees and our culture.
Building strong relationships
We nurture mutually rewarding and sustainable relationships with our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Embracing change
Challenging convention is key; whether to make existing processes more efficient or to find new ways to benefit clients, partners and the environment.
Investing in our team
Our people are CZ’s most important asset. By investing in them and creating an environment in which they can excel, they and the business benefits.
Acting responsibly and with integrity
We treat others as equals and the planet with respect. We have a duty to ensure our activity is not to the detriment of others.
