Senior Commodities Trade Accountant

Senior Trade Accountant | Commodities Trading

Location: Singapore

2-year contract, convertible to permanent based on performance

The Opportunity

Kepler Search is working exclusively with an international commodities trading organisation to appoint a Senior Trade Accountant. The role is offered as a two-year contract with conversion to a permanent position for a strong performer, and carries broad exposure across the trading book and close interaction with front, middle, and back office functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end trade accounting across physical and derivative transactions, including trade capture verification, cost accruals, and settlement reconciliation
• Prepare and review monthly P&L, ensuring alignment between trading, risk, and finance views, and investigating variances
• Oversee inventory accounting, including mark-to-market valuations, provisional and final pricing adjustments, and stock reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting under applicable accounting standards
• Liaise with traders, operations, and risk teams to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure the integrity of the books and records
• Assist with audits, tax queries, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent)
• Substantial trade accounting experience within a commodities trading environment, with sound knowledge of physical trade flows
• Strong understanding of mark-to-market accounting, hedge accounting, and the interaction between realised and unrealised P&L
• Proficiency with trading and ERP systems, together with strong Excel capability
• A meticulous, hands-on approach and the ability to work to tight close deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment

Please send in your resume in WORD format to nicola.clarke@keplersearch.com

Nicola Clarke | EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R2197703