Trade Accountant

Trade Accountant (Coal and Bulk Freight)

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa

We are looking for an individual who will perform period close, intra period close & project requirements as part of Coal and Bulk Freight marketing trade accounting team.

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the month end trade accounting close per profit center based on International Financial Reporting Standards “IFRS”.

• Prepare detailed monthly IFRS P/L and working capital reporting.

• Review and reconcile department management reporting.

• Support regional offices with accounting challenges during period close.

• Coordinate the department`s external audit, internal audit and financial governance processes.

• Maintaining professional and technical accounting, finance and controls knowledge.

• Remedy processes leading to prior month P/L reconciliation breaks.

• Support the front and middle office including corporate teams with the preparation of ad-hoc departmental financial reports and analysis.

• Conclude on and document the IFRS accounting treatment for new structured deals in advance of execution.

• Automate manual journal entries to ensure straight through processing to the general ledger.

• In collaboration with other trade accounting teams, identify and implement accounting best practice including processes and internal controls.

• Review and reconcile department SG & A / overhead reporting.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Front Office (Traders, Traffic)

• Financial Controller

• Marketing CFO

• Trade Accounting Team

• Trade Accounting Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 years` post articles experience in a similar role.

• Background in Accounting.

• Working knowledge of ERP’s, especially SAP would be beneficial.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.

• Adaptable, dynamic, organized, self-starter, good communicator.

• Interacts well within a team and actively manage expectations.

• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken.

• Good communicator, that interact well within a team and actively manage expectations.

• Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner.

• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and are attentive to detail, in a fast-moving environment.

How to apply:

Please apply on the Careers Portal:                                           Applications Close:

https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities       17 July 2026

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Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

 

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

 

Glencore’s customers are principally industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

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