Financial Analyst, Energy Division

FINANCIAL ANALYST - ENERGY

 

ITOCHU International consists of over 20 companies that lead their markets across several industries such as chemicals, IT, aerospace and energy.  III is involved in import and export of textiles, machinery, food, and forest products.

About ITOCHU Corporation

ITOCHU International Inc.'s parent company, ITOCHU Corporation, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With more than $22 billion in revenue, ITOCHU is one of Japan's major sogo shosha, or general trading companies, and is a member of the Fortune Global 500. ITOCHU is active in sales, distribution, financing, importing, and exporting in a variety of sectors — "from soybeans to satellites" — including textiles, automobiles and machinery, aerospace, information technology, energy, metals, food, insurance, and logistics. ITOCHU has thousands of employees and 133 offices in more than 80 countries. ITOCHU also has more than 700 affiliates and subsidiaries globally, including joint ventures with companies such as General Motors, AOL Time Warner, Dunhill, and Exxon.




Summary: 

 

This position is directly responsible for the management and supervision of daily operation and performance of the accounting/financial activities of the division and processing of financial transactions. Analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares financial statements and reports for both internal and external purposes. Resolves a diverse range of problems consistent with an understanding of the division's goals of the business and with good knowledge of GAAP.  This position is available on both a part-time (minimum 21hours / week) and a full-time basis.

 Key responsibilities include:

 

·  Ensure efficient and effective accounting operations, including monthly closing for the division, the subsidiaries and the affiliates – income statement and balance sheet preparation for Energy Division, Kansas Energy and Shoreline Gas (separate and consolidated).

·  Produce monthly income statements and balance sheets for the General Manager and the PRU Managers.

·  Monitor financial and operational risks (interest rates and market conditions) to comply with US GAAP rules.

·  Work closely with Accounting and Business Planning as and when required – monitors report deadlines and prepares special reports requested by Accounting.

·  Assist to create a sound system of internal controls for newly acquired subsidiaries/affiliates – informs what our requirements are for internal controls and assists in implementation of internal controls.

·  Responsible for responding to recommendations and requests of internal and external auditors; reports inventory details.

·  Responsible for preparing the Division's budget materials and forecast for quarterly budget meetings.

 Knowledge and Experience:

 

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or a minimum of 8 years equivalent experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of financial/accounting function.  Prior knowledge of investment industry and Energy Business is a plus.

 

·  Excellent communication and strong project management skills

·  Must be approachable and be able to communicate on all levels with a professional manor

·  Detail oriented and self direct

·  Must be able to respond to deadlines at short notice

·  Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

·  Excellent working knowledge of Excel formulas

·  Ability to analyze and correlate financial data from multiple sources

·  SAP and/or HFM knowledge is plus