Accounting Specialist for Shipping (Execution Specialist)
Company Description
| Company Description |
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 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
| Job Description |
This position performs mid-level vessel execution related functions for the Global Freight Platform’s time & voyage chartered vessel fleet transporting both agricultural and mineral cargoes for an international commodity trading firm.
Main responsibilities:
• Review contracts to be in line with System input
• Review, approve and send invoices to Customers
• Monitor AR Aging and provide analysis / Credit Control
• Review and approve invoices and prepare payments to Vendors
• Assist in preparing Cashflow Statements
• Liaise closely with Operators and Traders on operations matters
• Perform reconciliation and mass settlements with Vendors and Inter-Company
• Vessel closing and month end closing
Experience
| Experience |
Experience required:
• 3 (plus) years of accounting experience, including reconciliation of general ledger accounts, invoicing, collections, and working with general ledger/vertical systems
• Experience working within a commodity trading environment an advantage
Other skills:
• Strong attention to detail, including precise accuracy of data entry
• Detailed follow-through abilities and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• English ( Fluent )
Academics:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
Additional Information for the job
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
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
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible working
- Access to Training and Development
- Food vouchers
- Transportation Allowance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- 25 days annual leave
- Modern office in communicative location
- Fruits days in the office
- Hybrid model of working
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 17,000 people globally.
This position performs mid-level vessel execution related functions for the Global Freight Platform’s time & voyage chartered vessel fleet transporting both agricultural and mineral cargoes for an international commodity trading firm.
Main responsibilities:
• Review contracts to be in line with System input
• Review, approve and send invoices to Customers
• Monitor AR Aging and provide analysis / Credit Control
• Review and approve invoices and prepare payments to Vendors
• Assist in preparing Cashflow Statements
• Liaise closely with Operators and Traders on operations matters
• Perform reconciliation and mass settlements with Vendors and Inter-Company
• Vessel closing and month end closing
Experience required:
• 3 (plus) years of accounting experience, including reconciliation of general ledger accounts, invoicing, collections, and working with general ledger/vertical systems
• Experience working within a commodity trading environment an advantage
Other skills:
• Strong attention to detail, including precise accuracy of data entry
• Detailed follow-through abilities and strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• English ( Fluent )
Academics:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics
Additional Information for the job
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
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
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible working
- Access to Training and Development
- Food vouchers
- Transportation Allowance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- 25 days annual leave
- Modern office in communicative location
- Fruits days in the office
- Hybrid model of working