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Financial accountant - trading house

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
The Financial Accountant role in Geneva offers an opportunity to manage and oversee financial processes.This permanent position focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Added 12/10/2026

  • Commodity trading house
  • Be part of a strong & supportive team

About Our Client

For our client, a trading house company, located in Geneva, we are currently looking for a financial accountant.

Job Description

  • Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
  • Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and handle tax-related filings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and controls.
  • Provide financial insights to support decision-making within the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in English, with additional language skills considered an advantage.
  • Audit experience is required.



What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • A permanent role in the commodity trading business.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse financial projects.
  • A professional environment that supports skill development.



If this sounds like a role that matches your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124145

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Financial Account & Consolidation
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124145

Michael Page is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.