We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Trade Operations Controller to join our Australian Cotton Platform. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate and timely Daily P&L, Position, and FX monitoring reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. You will provide valuable insights to support trading and business decisions, lead month-end closing processes, and contribute to planning, budgeting, and process improvement activities in collaboration with regional and global teams.
Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:
- Preparing, monitoring, and analysing Daily P&L and Position reports for the Australian Cotton Platform, with clear commentary on performance drivers and variances.
- Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports (positions, prices, costs, broker statement reconciliations) in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Monitoring and reporting foreign exchange exposures, identifying unhedged positions, and ensuring compliance with Group Policy.
- Producing monthly Flash P&L reports and supporting the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing.
- Supporting budgeting and reforecasting activities, including margin, secondary costs, and G&A analysis.
- Preparing monthly and rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities in working capital usage.
- Assisting in external audits and maintaining documented financial procedures aligned with company and regulatory standards.
- Supporting continuous improvement projects and system enhancements, including trading and accounting systems (ATLAS).
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Trading, Execution, Accounting, Treasury, and Credit Risk teams, as well as external auditors and Shared Services Centres.
