Financial Controller

More About The Job

Your Role in Our Story:

As a Financial Controller you will be part of the Finance team of ACT Commodities, working with an international product and client portfolio. This makes for a very diverse, challenging and dynamic environment, which reflects in the job as well. Because we are currently experiencing rapid growth in our scale-up phase, our departments are going through changes and process improvements which often includes new software implementations.

In Essence, Your Role Involves

• Apply proper accounting concepts within end-to-end processes.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, risk, treasury, and other key stakeholders on trade cycles.
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L, including gross margin, unrealized margin, stock, and key accounts with Financial Controllers and Finance Leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely VAT reconciliations for tax declarations.
• Perform checks on postings to correct GLs, product groups, and profit/cost centres.
• Calculate and support accruals and provisions.
• Review high-level movements of balance sheet and P&L monthly.
• Coach, guide, and mentor less experienced team members.
• Contribute to an efficient and effective external audit process.
• Lead operational efficiency projects related to accounting processes and reporting.
  
  

Your Expertise, Our Shared Success

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field (Bachelor in Accountancy preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience (preferably within Big 4 Audit or commodities trading).
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and commodities accounting (especially IFRS 9, 13, 15, and IAS 2).
• RA, ACCA, or equivalent certification required.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proven advanced Excel skills (pivots, complex formulas) and strong quantitative mindset.
• Self-starter mentality, resilience, ability to work under pressure, high attention to detail, and adaptability to change.
• Interest or knowledge in European energy markets and experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a plus.
  
  

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment To You

• Competitive remuneration and bonus scheme;
• Business and communication related training;
• Exciting quarterly target incentives;
• Career Coach;
• Challenging and exciting work environment with a flat hierarchy;
• Pension contribution;
• NS Business Card (if applicable)
• A pre-employment screening is part of our application procedure**