Description

Job description:

Our client is an international commodities trading group based in Geneva.

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for an Accounting & Treasury Specialist to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial commodities trading business composed of seasoned professionals.

The ideal profile would be a finance professional who has trained in a Big Four environment and subsequently gained in-house experience in an international trading setting.

The position offers broad exposure across accounting, treasury, and trade-related financial operations within a scaling organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage daily trade accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management, cash flow planning, and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and prepare regular treasury reports.
• Prepare open position and exposure reports, ensuring alignment with trading, risk, and operations teams.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including Swiss GAAP and IFRS/IAS where relevant.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across trading, operations, and risk to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and the development of robust financial controls.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and service providers as necessary.

Profile Requirements

• 5+ years' relevant experience in accounting or treasury, ideally combining Big Four training with subsequent in-house experience.
• Strong understanding of trade accounting, financial reporting, and treasury operations.
• Experience in commodities trading.
• Familiarity with Swiss accounting standards (Swiss GAAP FER) and international accounting standards (IFRS / IAS).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset but not required.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and strong Excel/VBA skills.