Controller Cotton

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Supervises controlling operations to ensure activities are carried out efficiently and effectively. Monitors business performance directing the process of reporting managerial data (involving the production of daily/weekly financial results and monthly closings), and makes recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results. Safeguard financial controlling operations to mitigate risk and achieve regulatory/internal compliance.

Roles and responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, P\&L Ownership & Month-End Governance

• Oversee preparation and review of daily trading Positions, daily P\&L (DPNL), and daily Forex hedge vs. trade matching reports.
• Review and ensure accuracy of weekly risk reports and coordinate weekly stock reporting with the insurance team.
• Ensure that all daily and weekly reporting adheres to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead preparation of Month-End Flash P\&L, ensuring explanations are aligned with trading performance and fully understood.
• Ensure minimal and well‑explained variances between trading P\&L and accounting P\&L.
• Manage Intercompany volume & MTM reconciliations.
• Oversee Inventory valuation, Open Position valuation, MTM compliance, and valuation verification with relevant teams.
• Prepare and review monthly cash flow forecasts with clarity on drivers.
• Coordinate with accounting, execution, and other support functions to meet all month-end closing requirements.
• Review and submit month-end adhoc results, including fully reconciled accounting vs. adhoc numbers.
• Lead daily/weekly/monthly variance analysis, clearly explaining P\&L movements and business drivers.

Governance, Internal Controls, Compliance & Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Ensure strong internal controls around trade structure, financial reporting, valuation and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to Delegation of Authority (DoA) across all operational and trading activities.
• Validate Transfer Pricing compliance for all intercompany transactions before execution.
• Monitor daily operational discipline — P\&L accuracy, working capital movements, open positions, risk metrics, and control gaps.
• Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits with timely documentation and responses.
• Collaborate effectively with trading desks, finance, tax, treasury, execution, accounting, insurance, and platform teams.
• Maintain strong communication with internal global stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely reporting.
• Lead coordination with legal functions, engage with external legal counsel on matters of scope, fees, and approvals.

FP\&A, Budgeting, Systems, Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead preparation of annual commercial budgets, including P\&L, trading margins, WCU, interest forecasts and trader-based projections.
• Support commercial teams, country/region teams and other departments on new business initiatives.
• Coordinate platform-wide system rollouts, business requirement designs, and enhancements to tools such as EKA and XBS.
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements in reporting, analysis, controls, and operational workflows.
• Lead major transformation projects aimed at shifting from manual processes to system-driven, automated environments.
• Promote process efficiency through automation, standardization, and simplification of existing workflows.
• Support key finance, risk, operational, and commercial projects that enhance business performance and data integrity. 

• Must be a Chartered Accountant
• Having 7+ years of Experience
• English and Hindi

• Excellent Communication & Analytical Skills
• Self-Driven, Customer Focused and Proactive
• Good Learning Agility and Decision Making Skills
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Ability and flexibility to work independently as well as in a team
• Functional knowledge of Commodities business is a plus (not mandatory)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work