Senior Trade Accountant

Ref jobup.ch: 2350786 | Date: 5 Juin 2024

The successful candidate will be part of an existing team and act as focal point between commercial operations, risk and support functions to translate trade information into accounting, and this by understanding well the flows and mechanisms of the business.

Senior Trade Accountant - Energy

Our client is a Trading company based in Geneva.

Description

• Ensure trading economic view is properly translated into accounting books in accordance with internal policies
• Perform closing tasks ensuring trading P&L is extensively and accurately reflected into accounting ledgers
• Reconciliation of trading book versus accounting ledgers and analyse discrepancies
• Support external audits of yearly financial statements and partnership activities
• Provide meaningful analysis to the various stakeholders to improve decision-making
• Support continuous improvements regarding tools, processes and controls
• Comply with internal policies on confidentiality and security of accounting data
• Serve as the focal point between commercial operations, risk and support functions to ensure proper recognition and reflection of the P&L

Profile

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with exposure to the energy/commodity trading industry
• Understanding the commodity trading industry including markets, products and exchanges
• Excellent accounting knowledge is required with strong experience in closing audits
• Knowledge of ERP systems and high literacy in Excel

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills in both English and French
• Excellent partnering skills and can-do attitude
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Demonstrate ability to identify and communicate potential issues to appropriate teams/stakeholders, ensuring follow-up and resolution
• Committed and resilient, dealing effectively with pressure and tight deadlines
• Eager to learn and self-motivated
• Ability to earn trust

Job Offer

The hiring company highly values Finance functions and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring proper trade accounting, timely reporting and high-quality trading data. The team is skilled and quality-minded.

The company culture couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team that promotes the possibility to shape your work flow and implement your suggestions.