Senior Trade Accountant - EnergyMichael Page

Our client is a Trading company based in Geneva.

• 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

• 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