Technical Accountant

Technical Accountant – Marketing Business Unit Finance Department, Mumbai, India JOB PURPOSE: Glencore’s Marketing Business Unit is looking for a Technical Accountant to provide IFRS technical accounting support, to finance teams across the Marketing Business Unit. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Financial Controllers / Head of Accounting Global Consolidation Team (Baar) Chief Financial Officers External Audit PRIMARY TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft technical accounting position papers addressing issues as they arise, and together with the relevant Marketing Finance teams, driving them to resolution with our external auditors. Developing and maintaining the Marketing iGAAP, which is a detailed interpretation of the Group Accounting Manual. The Marketing iGAAP will take the form of a technical operating manual which includes practical application guidance and relevant examples for the Marketing Business Unit. Preparing training material in various formats including PowerPoint, video tutorials (with assistance) etc. and hosting training sessions for participants. Working together with our Group Reporting Team to analyse the impact of new IFRS standards and/or changes to existing standards on the Marketing Business Unit and updating the Marketing iGAAP accordingly with an interpretation of the accounting policy decisions made by Group Reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Chartered Accountant, India Experience: A qualified ACA professional with at least 2 - 3 years of post-qualification experience in a technical accounting advisory environment within practice (Big 4 Audit Firm) Experience in writing technical accounting position papers Experience in preparing and delivering training would be an advantage Experience with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments would be an advantage Industry experience within a commodity trading environment would be an advantage Competencies: Effective communication skills (spoken and written) Strong Microsoft Office Skills Business English fluency is required Passionate about drafting high-quality IFRS technical accounting papers Ability to collaborate, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive team environment Demonstrates integrity and handles confidential information appropriately Takes initiatives to drive improvements and address accounting matters in a timely manner Manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment 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 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. Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We'll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data. Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices. Glencore's customers are 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. For more details about our business, please visit glencore.com