Job Overview
The main tasks and responsibilities include:
Execute the month end trade accounting close per profit center based on International Financial Reporting Standards ‘IFRS’
Review the department’s trial balance for IFRS technical compliance
Prepare detailed monthly IFRS P/L and working capital reporting
Reconcile the middle office and trade accounting month end P/L’s and document and explain any breaks
Review and reconcile department SG&A/overhead reporting
Review and reconcile department management reporting
Support regional offices with technical accounting challenges during period close
Intra period close:
In collaboration with the Middle Office, remedy processes leading to prior month P/L reconciliation breaks
Support the front and middle office including corporate teams with the preparation of ad-hoc departmental financial reports and analysis
Coordinate the department’s external audit, internal audit and financial governance processes
Execute departmental financial governance testing
Maintaining professional and technical accounting, finance and controls knowledge
Review and control the department’s application access and segregation of duties
Structure deals:
In collaboration with the Middle Office, conclude on and document the IFRS accounting treatment for new structured deals in advance of execution
Price curve modelling:
Validate the IFRS compliance of Middle Office price curves
Projects:
Automate manual journal entries to ensure straight through processing to the general ledger
Review and control the calibration of system generated journal entries
In collaboration with other trade accounting teams, identify and implement accounting best practice including processes and internal controls
Background in Accounting with three to five years of trade accounting experience in a commodity trading or financial institution
Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)
Working knowledge of commodity trading systems and ERP integration
Working knowledge of ERP’s, especially SAP FI/Co and BW
Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel
Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken
Keen interest in trading, derivatives, business process automation, internal control, efficiency and improvement
The ideal candidate is:
Adaptable, dynamic and organised with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Good communicators, that Interact well within a team and actively manage expectations
Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner
Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and are attentive to detail, in a fast moving environment.
We are committed to providing benefits, which promote mental, physical and financial well-being. From healthy meal options in our restaurants and bistros to free use of the in-house gym including sport classes with professional trainers.
Job Detail
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Offerd Salary120,000 CHF
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Career LevelOthers
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Experience4 Years
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GenderBoth
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INDUSTRYBanking
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QualificationMaster’s Degree