Treasury/Finance Assistant

Job Description

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com

Your Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance/Treasury Assistant in the City of London.

• To monitor and reconcile all aspects of the company's brokerage receivables and payables in a timely and efficient manner.
• To cover client payments in the absence of the treasury team.
• To assist in the preparations of Management Accounts/Reporting.
• To assist with the process and input of purchase ledger invoices into the General Ledger system.

The main duties of this role will include:
Brokerage:
Receivables:

• Input and reconciliation of data into the brokerage on a daily basis.
• Setting up new billing details according to traders' instructions and GUAs.
• Sending recaps of business as required to various counterparties.
• Liaise with members of front and back office to ensure data has been recorded correctly and investigate/resolve any issues as necessary.
• Collection/input/reconciliation of any execution not captured by an automatic feed or spreadsheet.
• Production/checking of monthly invoices from the brokerage system and entering information into month-end documentation.
• Collection/allocation of monies from counterparties including investigation of any short/over payments.
• General housekeeping of brokerage system.
• Recommendations for counterparty write-offs.
• Liaising with the FIA and ADMIS Chicago in the collection of aged debt from problem payers.

Payables:

• Reconciliation of payables invoices received on a monthly basis to any data available including the relevant coding for input to the accounting system and debiting of any clients costs to their relevant trading account as necessary.
• General housekeeping of the SharePoint system.

Management Accounts:

• To assist in the preparation of spreadsheets for input to the accounting system as part of the preparation for management accounts and management reporting, such as Miscellaneous Accruals, House Accounts, Group Income, Interest Allocation, Salescode Commissions, Commission Analysis.
• Reconciliation of the ADMISI Trial Balance and investigation of daily cash/net liquidity differences.
• Additional monthly and ad hoc tasks to assist with Accounting, Management Reporting and Audit issues.
• Assisting with daily/month end tasks, such as Adjustments, setting up new vendors for approval and inputting/uploading of journals.

Purchase Ledger:

• Assisting with the process and input of purchase ledger invoices into the General Ledger system.
• Analysing and preparation of trading platform invoices for any costs to be recharged as necessary, this will include EMIR, CQG, Fidessa, and TT.

Cover within other finance areas:

Treasury:

• Processing payments for clients/brokers.
• Allocating incoming funds.
• Maintaining Daily Cash Sheet.
• Application of Client Money Rules (CASS) in regard to payments/receipts/checking bank details.
• Bank reconciliations.

Your Profile
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate level.
• Good understanding of derivatives trading processes.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• AAT qualified beneficial.
• Previous experience of Brokerage Payables and Receivables.
• Futures/Derivatives background favourable.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.

• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company-wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM's privacy notice.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.