Jr. Trade Controller

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Vitol Group</strong></p><p>The Vitol Group is the world’s largest independent oil and gas trader and has been profitable in every year since its foundation in 1966. Vitol is focused on the sale, purchase and transport of physical energy commodities on a global basis we are headquartered in Geneva, with key operations also situated in Houston, London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Bahrain with a further 40 offices worldwide. The firm's success is based on a commitment to long term customer and supplier relationships, a global intelligence gathering capability and the depth, breadth and experience of our professionals to take full advantage of market opportunities.</p><p><strong>Our People </strong></p><p>It isn’t ships or terminals or cargoes that create our success: it’s the calibre of our people. Being a global business, they come from all over the world and represent a vibrant mix of different nationalities, educational backgrounds and life experiences. In fact, today, people from around 60 different countries work for the Vitol group, all around the world. They continue to build our reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. The Financial Operators are responsible for issuance and management of all documents related to a transaction as well as follow up of financial documentation, vessels from loading to delivery. In Rotterdam, the financial operations for Vitol SA are handled. There are various different commodity groups (crude oil, distillates (gasoil, diesel &amp; jet), fuel oil, gasoline, naphtha, LPG, bitumen and thermal coal) with operators reporting to the operations manager in Rotterdam.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>In this accounting role you will work both on financial and business-related control activities and in general on accounting tasks.</p><p>As a key focal point, you will work closely together with various colleagues in the Netherlands and abroad, including the Front (trading) and Back/Mid Office teams (operations, treasury and accounting). For training purposes and meetings, you will occasionally travel abroad (short business trips within Europe). </p><p>In this challenging and broad position, you will be responsible for financial (including the responsibility for the month-end closing for a number of product groups) and operational analysis of the trade Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) of commodities in which Vitol trades on a daily basis. These include a wide variety of commodities such as crude oil, distillates, LPG, natural gas and oil related products, but also renewables, carbon, carbon capture and storage, EVs, biogas and hydrogen. Our sustainable solutions leverage our financial strength and market expertise to build integrated sustainable energy solutions for our customers and our business worldwide.</p><p>Some of the responsibilities are:</p><ul><li>Research and analyse records in order to answer questions from the business and resolve issues </li><li>Perform various accounting activities around the Trade P&amp;L, including analytical review of balance sheet and P&amp;L trade related accounts, reconciliation and month end closing</li><li>Ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with Vitol policies and controls </li><li>Prepare for and participate in annual audits and financial reporting (IFRS, statutory accounts and management accounts)</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>You hold as a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Accountancy or Business Administration (Bedrijfseconomie)</li><li>1 – 2 years of working experience</li><li>Advanced level of Microsoft excel</li><li>A good command of the Dutch language and English is a must</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Competences:</strong></p><ul><li>Analytical skills</li><li>Proactive and problem solving</li><li>Follow process and procedures</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Vitol is an international company with offices across all continents that offers the possibility to work abroad</li><li>You will work in a flat and approachable organization</li><li>We have an excellent working atmosphere</li><li>We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package </li><li>We have a great work athmosphere with knowleagle, experience and friendly colleagues</li></ul>