COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

The Financial Accounting Team Leader is responsible for supporting the Finance manager in the day to day running of all the functions of the finance shared services ? accounts payables, receivables, general accounting and reporting areas for the COFCO International Porto office, which include supervision the accounting teams; performance reports; period close reports.

Responsibilities

Ensure monthly/quarterly and yearly end reporting according to IFRS standards and financial statements accuracy;
Oversee and ensure all Accounting, Finance and Planning activities are delivered with high quality service level that meet the business needs;
Develop performance metrics aligned to the Service Level Agreement and Shared Services Operation Finance team to ensure client satisfaction and team delivery;
Deliver against the Service Level Agreement for Shared Services and review as per agreement;
Provide leadership, direction and performance management to the team;
Create a high performing and engaged culture within the Shared Services teams and actively monitor the organisational climate and engagement of the Shared Services team;
Ensure the development of work instructions to ensure department effectiveness;
Develop the skills and capabilities within the team and manage the activities associated with their career and succession in COFCO;
Develop and implement proposals to increase the effectiveness of services, processes and methods;
Drive the Shared Services model and actively seek opportunities to continuously improve the services to the business;
Provide finance support in regard to M&A activities as required;
Monitoring of Charge back costs while ensuring costs are aligned to best practices and other service providers in the market whilst seeking opportunities to contain costs;
Ensure the performance of other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor?s degree or higher qualifications in Accounting/Finance/Economy or related area;

CPA Qualified or equivalent;

5+ years? experience in the Accounting / Finance field;

Experience in leading a team;

Accounting: Financial statements, balance sheet, PNL, cash flow, income statement, monthly/quarterly and yearly end reporting, IFRS Reporting;

Demonstrate strong skills including communication, listening, disciplined and organized;

Strive for continuous improvement and development of systems and procedures;

Ability to multitask and set priorities;

Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles;

Pro-active approach to their work;

Integrity and trust;

Demonstrated commitment to, and successful achievement of business goals and outcomes;

Highly focused, motivated, and self-directed;

Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization;

Timeliness/Adhere to deadlines;

Attention to detail.

Note: Kindly request to send your CV in English.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time