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Saudi Arabia

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

-Products covered (financial and physical): LNG, coal, gas, power, CO2 emissions, oil, freight-Analysis, control and reporting of the entire trading activity and results-Challenging middle office’s deal modelling to confirm correct data booking and understanding-Reconciling monthly total MTM results to ensure appropriate representation of trading results in financial statements (both per subsidiary and at group consolidation level)-Assessing financial implications of trading transactions in line with applicable international accounting and reporting standards (IAS 39 and IFRS 7 in particular)-Re-engineering and strengthening time-pressured month-end processes, resulting in more efficient control, broadening the scope of reporting and deepening the analysis-Largely contributing to the advancement and implementation of a new analytical tool for the team:requirements definition, specification writing, testing, redesign of existing processes-Assisting in the change of accounting policy for LNG trading, via a scenario-based impact analysis of the switch from accrual to mark to market accounting-Knowledge of trading contracts (LNG and coal in particular)-Handling ad-hoc management information requests and queries from headquarters, external and internal auditors

London, United Kingdom

-Review daily broker statements and FX system reconciliations-Analyse P&L on all physical origins products and derivatives trades to report on performance-Provide daily VAR report and analysis for management and the cocoa and coffee trading teams-Maintain and review of new trading contracts, schedule costs, andanalysis-Responsible for monthly market differential meeting, market analysis reporting, and prepare month end close-Manage month end FX exposure, Inter-company reconciliations, and system allocations-Implement process improvements for trade reconciliation process-Partner and collaborate with the larger team to create efficiency in the derivative reporting process-Develop and enhance new trades reporting models to improve trade input accuracy-Conduct monthly rationalisation analysis in assisting with month end commentary and reporting-Resolve financial exceptions by improving internal controls and compliance activity.-Provide in-depth analysis and building fundamental models for front office to base commercial decision

London, United Kingdom

-Performed daily analyses for trading P&L, volumetric exposure, and risk reporting-Performed daily price validation, high-level P&L, and exposure commentary-Provided weekly market and commercial commentary for senior management and key stakeholders and reported key market risk commentary and stress testing for MVAR-Presented monthly working capital reports and FX revaluation for seniormanagement and finance leads-Assisted with month end MI/MA reconciliation process for London and Singapore-Monitored key metrics and presented monthly results to management-Performed new and amended trades’ checks, ensuring they are in line with DOA requirements-Developed collaborative partnership the front office and senior management, including leading weekly meetings with key business leadership and stakeholders-Worked daily with colleagues in Singapore and US in providing keymanagement reports-Provided ad-hoc support for front office and commodity risk

-Produced the daily P&L and position report for all physical and derivativetrades covering trading strategies for LNG, NGL, FX, Crude and products teams-Reviewed trade transaction and net exposure against pre-determined limits-Tracked VAR and providing desk support to monitor and report on daily movements-Leader for data migration and testing in preparation for new global trading system.-Developed new and existing forward curve for valuation of new commodities and markets traded-Produced high-level daily commentary on the trading desks performance for the front office and senior management-Liaised with business units and stakeholders regarding future methods of dispute resolution and continuous improvement-Produced management report to record timeliness of deal entries and monitoring and deal validation to ensure trade accuracy-Performed detailed CDD/KYC on newly requested counterparties-Reviewed process and documentation to ensure they are in line withSarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements-Mentored junior staff to develop skills and knowledge in accountingprocesses

London, United Kingdom

Collated trade data and performed quality checks ensuring trades wereentered on time and accurately-Provided necessary documentation and commentary for internal andexternal auditors required to support trading processes-Tracked monthly earnings forecast and provided market commentary fortraders and finance teams-Supported traders with deal maintenance, pricing, scheduling, ship trackingand trade economics- Prepared global Forecast for LPG combining optimisation models and fundamental views-Provided guidance on short term movements and drivers, medium term expectations, and the longer term and associated risks-Strong focus on key drivers and key risks whilst providing detail on other sources of supply and demand and the impacts on prices-Provided shipping analyses and cargo tracking reports for traders and operations to make key trading decisions-Developed and discussed hedging strategies for long and short term

-Provided accounting and finance oversight and guidance on major and complex issues and initiatives-Reviewed current month earnings, performing variance analysis(Plan/Forecast), and trading team’s earnings to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting transactions-Prepared monthly and financial and management reports, including analysis of earnings and business performance to senior management-Assisted in the sales process to transfer a refinery asset to Valero Energy-Advised and assisted with internal SOX controls and external auditor’s investigations-Engaged with traders, operators, and risk control to ensure transactions are properly reflected in trading system

-Reviewed month/quarter/year end sub ledger accounts and providedinformation for financial statements-Built solid, effective relationships with accounting package providers to helpimprove the finance department efficiency-After a year as a contractor, was offered a permanent position based on thequality of work, motivation and attitude

Education record

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics

Subjects included: Financial Investment Management Accounting Microeconomics Financial Derivatives Business and the EU Investment Analysis.