Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs added 28/01/2025Mandatory experience in the Audit & Assurance dpt in Big 4 Audit firmExperience in Commodity Trading is mandatoryAbout Our ClientThe client is an international trading company based in Geneva.Job DescriptionAccounting core activities:Reporting and compliance: ensuring that financial reports comply with domestic and international accounting standards and lawsFinancial statements: preparing accurate financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) that summarise the financial status of part of the entities with the divisionFiscal topics: following-up on current and future tax topics and assessing their impact on the companyAudit and Insurance: over-viewing the audit processes of some entitiesOver-viewing part of a portfolio of legal entities around end-to-end accounting processesOver-viewing compliance with fiscal laws and regulations, and related reporting in all jurisdictions where the company operates (income tax, indirect tax, etc...)FP&A core activities: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 growthBudgeting: creating annual budgets and continuous adjustmentsFinancial planning: taking the lead in corporate financial planning, ensuring the following year's plan aligns with budgets and supports strategic goalsVariance 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 mannerSupporting 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 decisionsOther responsibilities:Over-viewing Performance and Internal Control Matrix across the entire Trade Life Cycle to ensure company's interests are not jeopardised or divertedManaging systems and process improvement projects, and any project around new companies or business linesThe Successful ApplicantEducation, experience and skills: Bachelor degree in Finance and AccountingMinimum 7 years of experience, mandatory experience in a Big 4 Audit firm in Audit and Insurance departmentExperience in Commodity Trading is a plusFluent in English, written and spoken. French is a plusIT literate: excellent knowledge of MS Office tools and comfortable in utilising accounting software and ERP systemsExperience in Audit, fiscal and accounting principles, and in developing financial reports and metricsExperience 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 forecastsAbility to develop strategies based on financial capabilities and constraints identified through compliance requirementsSoft skills: 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 "big picture" and drill down to detailsSelf- Management: Capacity to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment. This includes prioritising activities, planning and tracking deliverables to ensure that agreed objectives are met with the required quality and to agreed timelines.Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other groups of companies across multi-locations / divisions / jurisdictions and navigate in a challenging working environment. Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levelsDemonstrates Adaptability: Very hands-on attitude on all topics, eager to adapt and switch easily among multiple tasks and requirements.What's on OfferThis is a permanent full-time position. The company offers a competitive package, the office is ideally located in Geneva and there is room for growth with a lot of projects to work on.ContactAlexia GiansilyQuote job refJN-122024-6616740Job summaryJob FunctionAccounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and TreasurySpecialisationReporting, Planning & AnalysisIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationGenevaContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAlexia GiansilyJob ReferenceJN-122024-6616740