International Financial Reporting Analyst

ABOUT US

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 12 locations across 9 countries and 11 trading offices in 10 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually.

Our vertically integrated approach-spanning procurement, transportation, and processing-ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 12 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve.

At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our business model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The international financial reporting analyst will ensure the accuracy and compliance of affiliate financial statements with US GAAP, facilitate timely processing and distribution, and support various financial and operational tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organization. Responsibilities include month-end close procedures, SOX documentation, corporate schedule preparation, audit reconciliation, cash flow submissions, and greenhouse gas emission calculations. International travel up to 10% may be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review of monthly/quarterly affiliate financial statements for compliance with US GAAP
• Process and distribute financial statements on a timely basis
• Prepare PeopleSoft journal entries and reconciliation to affiliate financial statements
• Prepare month-end close binder and SOX internal control documentation
• Prepare and assist with the distribution of quarterly corporate schedules
• Assist with reconciliation of affiliate audit reports to financial statements
• Assist with the submission of weekly cash flow to Treasury department
• Assist with preparation of greenhouse gas emission calculations and consolidation
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, Accounting required
• 2+ years job-related experience required
• US CPA or working towards CPA certification required
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish or French preferred
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel
• Experience with reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is a plus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with overseas affiliate location management
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, especially as it relates to presenting technical accounting concepts with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate issues and any necessary changes with affiliate financial statements
• High attention to detail and deadline-oriented
• Highly organized with the ability to keep track of accounting issues and follow-up with multiple affiliates
• Must be able to travel up to 10% internationally to countries in Africa, South American and/or the Caribbean

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.