About Us

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group is a global agricultural commodity and trading company with vertically integrated grain processing and trading offices throughout the African, South American and Caribbean markets. Primary commodities sourced and traded included wheat, corn, soybean meal, mill feed, rice, pulses, milk products, sugar, food oils and other protein meals. Our company sources, transports and markets over 7 million tons of commodities each year.

We are looking for hard working, autonomous professionals. Our company promotes a collaborative and free-thinking culture that empowers our employees to think outside the box with an entrepreneurial spirit. If you have a strong value system, excellent judgment and unwavering integrity, we invite you to check out our opportunity for an US GAAP Reporting Manager!

Our opportunities are designed for the few select individuals that have a passion for working for a large multinational company. We enjoy the challenges that come with operating a successful business with operations around the world. Our team is made up of talented individuals from all over the world that bring a unique blend of qualifications and experience to our business. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our global team and make the most of their career goals!

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL

Implementation of USGAAP at Francophile affiliates
Review and maintain foreign affiliate financial statements for US GAAP compliance
Support affiliate initiatives in the accounting / reporting / control areas.
Process and distribute financial statements on a timely basis
Provide compliance support for various areas such as SOX, Tax, inventory positions.
Preparation of month-end Division level close documentation
Participate in month-end Division close process and tie out of financial statements
Support Division for various quarterly and year end requirements
Preparation of yearend Division and audit support schedules
Travel to West African affiliate locations
High degree of professionalism

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

US CPA required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
6+ years of Big 4 Public Accounting Experience in the audit area
Experience reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
Bilingual French required
High Ability to communicate effectively verbal and written, French and English
Proficient or advanced Excel skills
Experience with SAGE or Navision ERP a plus