Accountant Trading Gold

Accountant – Gold Bullion Trading

📍 Dubai, UAE

🏢 Biz Gold Trading L.L.C

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant with a strong background in bullion / commodities trading. The candidate will be responsible for managing trade accounting, inventory reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance in a high-value gold trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trade Accounting & Lifecycle Management

• Record and manage the full trade lifecycle: booking → pricing → settlement → reconciliation
• Account for spot, forward, and hedging transactions
• Handle fixed-price and floating-price contracts (Fix / Unfix deals)
• Accurately record premiums, discounts, refining charges, and logistics costs
• Monitor and record unrealized and realized P&L on open and closed positions

2. Inventory & Metal Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile physical gold inventory vs trading positions
• Manage karat-wise stock (22K, 24K, etc.) and conversions
• Conduct regular stock reconciliations with vault holdings
• Implement controls to prevent inventory discrepancies, losses, or fraud

3. Hedging & Risk Accounting

• Account for hedged vs unhedged positions using futures/forwards
• Track price exposure and risk positions
• Align accounting records with trading desk positions
• Support risk management through accurate reporting

4. Banking, Treasury & Forex

• Handle high-value and international payments
• Manage instruments like Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bank Guarantees (BGs)
• Perform multi-currency accounting (USD, AED, INR, etc.)
• Track and reconcile forex gains/losses, bank charges, and settlements

5. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure adherence to KYC / AML policies
• Identify and escalate suspicious or high-risk transactions
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with VAT/GST regulations applicable to gold trading

6. Reconciliation & Controls

• Reconcile trade ledgers with counterparties/brokers
• Match accounting records with physical inventory and customer balances
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in trades, stock, or payments
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy

7. Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare daily reports including:
• Trade P&L
• Inventory valuation
• Exposure reports
• Provide insights to traders for better decision-making
• Support management with financial analysis and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience in bullion / commodities / precious metals accounting
• Strong understanding of gold pricing (LBMA), spot & forward markets
• Experience with trade lifecycle accounting and reconciliation
• Knowledge of hedging, risk management, and inventory accounting
• Familiarity with AML/KYC compliance frameworks
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail

Desired Skills

• Ability to handle high-pressure, high-value trading environments
• Strong coordination with traders, operations, and compliance teams
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Experience in Dubai bullion market or international trading firms
• Quick decision-making and risk awareness mindset