Trading Assistant

Our client is a global trader of agricultural and chemical fertilizers with a strong track record built on long-standing supplier and customer relationships, and a significant share of its business runs through Latin America. The trading team is growing and needs another person to support the desk. This is a great fit for an accountant with a few years under their belt who wants to move closer to the commercial side of the business, and it can open the door to a junior trading role down the road.What You'll DoYou'll be the primary person entering new deal confirmations into the trade management system and keeping organized, up-to-date records on every dealYou'll manage each deal from start to finish, tracking allocations, pricing, freight, financing, and accrualsYou'll work with traders to update and allocate deals, and keep them aware of timelines so sales and purchases happen when they need toYou'll serve as the point person on all aspects of a deal, keeping clients informed as situations changeYou'll coordinate with transshipment companies on operational details and keep a close eye on every cost involvedYou'll look for creative ways to manage costs and product, with an eye toward protecting marginYou'll update deal outlines with sales and purchases, and refresh all formula-priced deals weeklyYou'll keep international offices updated on deals and changing conditions, and stay current on industry publicationsWhat You BringMust-haves:1 to 3 years of accounting experience, including daily and monthly accounting proceduresStrong communication skills and the confidence to share information clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teamsHighly organized and detail-orientedAble to work independently while functioning as a true team player across officesComfortable meeting with clients and suppliers and bringing energy to those relationshipsInterest in growing into a more commercial, trading-focused roleBi-lingual English and SpanishFor immediate consideration send resumes directly to jtishman@forumgrp.com