Financial Controller- Trading at CapitalSage Technology Limited

• The Finance Controller is responsible for end-to-end financial management, reporting, control, and compliance for commodity trading and farm operations. The role oversees trading P&L, inventory and valuation, farm costing, working capital, and risk controls, while providing financial insights to support trading decisions, agricultural operations, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and month-end/quarter-end close for trading and farm entities
• Prepare and review management accounts, statutory financial statements, and consolidated reports
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / local GAAP, company policies, and accounting standards
• Maintain balance sheet integrity including inventory, biological assets, receivables, and payables

Commodity Procurement Finance

• Monitor daily trading P&L, mark-to-market valuations, and price exposure
• Report on the Contracts positions, Prepayments and overdue advances
• Close monitoring of the cycle time for the advance to GRN process and reporting any deviations

Farm & Agricultural Operations Finance

• Manage farm costing including inputs (seeds, fertilizers, chemicals), labor, irrigation, and overheads
• Oversee accounting and valuation of biological assets and agricultural produce
• Analyze yields, cost per hectare, and productivity metrics
• Support budgeting and forecasting for planting, harvesting, and seasonal activities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgets and rolling forecasts for trading and farm operations
• Track actuals vs budget and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for trading performance, farm productivity, and profitability

Working Capital, Treasury & Cash Flow

• Monitor inventory levels, contract positions, and receivables/payables
• Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

Risk Management & Controls

• Implement and monitor internal controls for trading, inventory, and farm operations
• Ensure compliance with risk limits, approval matrices, and delegation of authority
• Coordinate internal and external audits

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations
• Support transfer pricing, customs, and export/import compliance (if applicable)
• Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities

Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective use of ERP
• Standardize finance processes
• Drive automation and reporting enhancements

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop finance teams across trading and farm locations
• Act as finance business partner to trading, procurement, and farm management teams
• Communicate financial insights to senior management and external stakeholders

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in commodity trading finance and agricultural operations
• Solid understanding of inventory valuation, MTM, and hedging
• Excellent analytical, risk management, and decision-support skills
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• ICAN / ACCA is preferred

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in Agri commodity companies or related finance roles
• Experience in Agri commodity companies or plantation will be preferred.