Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionAs a Treasury Executive for the Finance Team, you will be a part of the dynamic and multi-disciplinary team, and you will be involved in the treasury activities of LDC Finance Team across the SSEA region.
Reporting to Treasury Manager, this role will manage the daily cash management activities and will also be involved in the trade finance activities of the Treasury Team. This role has a strong focus on analytical work to strengthen the cashflow treasury management function and the treasury funding transaction activities, and to ensure constant synthesis/communication with the Global, Regional, and Local teams.
Main Responsibilities:
- Cash Management:
- Manage the daily cash management activities and monitor the cashflow movements, to ensure all the funding allocations (including external borrowing, intercompany loans, etc) are complete in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintain/Update the daily record for all cash management activities and all funding transaction activities, to ensure all are kept in a proper manner
- Generate the daily/weekly and monthly reporting in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure all surplus cash are utilized efficiently to reduce financing costs, and/or to allocate surplus cash with banks that are on a higher deposit interest yield to maximize the deposit interest return
- Ensure the settlements’ execution are automated via the company Treasury Management System in an accurate and timely manner
- Assist in the design and implementation of any of the company Treasury Management Information System
- Resolve any accounting discrepancies and irregularities pertaining to Treasury-related entries
- Trade Finance:
- Provide trade finance support to all the Trading Platforms/Desks to reduce the exposure to various types of risks (i.e. Bank Risk, Counterparty Risk, Country Risk, etc)
- Ensure constant communication with the Trading Desks, the relevant internal/external stakeholders to ensure flow of information related to Treasury activities within the region
- Others:
- Other duties as required
Experiences:
- At least 3-5 years of experiences in Treasury/Product Control/Management Accounting/Audit
- Working knowledge of Financial Markets, in particular Commodity and Foreign Exchange Markets
Other skills (Computer Skills, etc):
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, TMS systems
- Knowledge of SQL and PowerBI is a plus
- Knowledge of Trade Finance instruments/tools (Bill Collection, Documentary Credit, Standby Credit, Performance Bond) is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for details
- Good business sense with high level vision
- Ability to identify/control weaknesses and implement process improvements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees & management
- Ability to handle/prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility on working hours during periodic closings
- Independent self-starter who takes initiative, and has a proactive attitude toward problems and issues
Languages:
- English (Fluent)
- Additional language in ASEAN is an added advantage
Academics:
- Degree in Accounting/Business/Economics/Finance or related field of study
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We offer
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Regular events that foster team engagement
- Access to Training and Development
- Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
- Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits
