Trade Accounting & Financial Accounting Team LeadMy client, (multinational) is seeking an experienced accountant to build and lead a high-performing accounting team in support of the Marketing Finance function. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in preparing financial statements and internal management accounts for entities operating in various commodities.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop a team responsible for trade accounting and financial accounting tasks.Understand, perform, and continuously improve existing processes including:Broker reconciliationsIntercompany reconciliationsInventory reconciliationsP&L reconciliations and investigation of erroneous trading entriesMonth-end journal postingsLiaise with auditors for management and statutory audits.Contribute to management reporting and analysis.Build strong working relationships with internal accounting teams across global locations.Identify opportunities for process automation and improvements.Qualifications & Experience:Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalentFully qualified CA(SA) with 3-5 years post-qualification experienceLeadership/management experience preferred (minimum 3 years)Strong technical IFRS knowledge (IFRS 9, 15, 13, 16)Keen interest in commodity marketsExcellent IT skills, particularly Excel, and interest in process automationStrong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationshipsHigh attention to detail, ownership, and initiative in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced written and spoken EnglishShould you meet the required skills please respond to this advert