About Our Company
We are an international trading company based in Geneva.
Job Description
The role involves core accounting activities, including:
* Reporting and compliance: ensuring that financial reports comply with domestic and international accounting standards and laws
* Financial statements: preparing accurate financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) summarising the financial status of part of the entities with the division
* Fiscal topics: following-up on current and future tax topics and assessing their impact on the company
* Audit and Insurance: overseeing the audit processes of some entities
* Oversight of end-to-end accounting processes for a portfolio of legal entities
* Oversight of compliance with fiscal laws and regulations, and related reporting in all jurisdictions where the company operates (income tax, indirect tax, etc.)
The role also involves core FP&A activities, including:
* Forecasting: building detailed forecasts of future performance using key financial metrics such as revenue, cash flow, profit margins, capital expenditures, and headcount, based on historical data and expected growth
* Budgeting: creating annual budgets and continuous adjustments
* Financial planning: taking the lead in corporate financial planning, ensuring the following year's plan aligns with budgets and supports strategic goals
* Variance Analysis and Performance Monitoring: conducting ongoing assessments of financial performance against key performance indicators. Performing variance analysis for metrics like revenue and expenses to understand what drives deviations from forecasts. Analysing financial performance on an ongoing basis to ensure that financial targets are met, and operational adjustments are made in a timely manner
* Supporting Executive decision-making: providing in-depth analysis and actionable insights, to help business leaders understand the drivers of the company's financial performance and implication of critical financial decisions
Other responsibilities include:
* Oversight of Performance and Internal Control Matrix across the entire Trade Life Cycle to ensure company interests are not jeopardised or diverted
* Managing systems and process improvement projects, and any project around new companies or business lines
The Successful Applicant
Education, experience and skills:
* Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting
* Minimum 7 years of experience, mandatory experience in a Big 4 Audit firm in Audit and Insurance department
* Experience in Commodity Trading is a plus
* Fluent in English, written and spoken. French is a plus
* IT literate: excellent knowledge of MS Office tools and comfortable in utilising accounting software and ERP systems
* Experience in Audit, fiscal and accounting principles, and in developing financial reports and metrics
* Experience in identifying and mitigating risks through stringent financial controls and compliance monitoring, and the usage of financial models to assess potential risks in business strategies and forecasts
* Ability to develop strategies based on financial capabilities and constraints identified through compliance requirements
Soft Skills
1. Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Outstanding analytical skills, demonstrating the capability to interpret intricate financial data and discern risks and opportunities. This includes meticulous attention to detail and precision in financial analysis and documentation. Thinks strategically to solve issues and able to see the