Senior Accountant (Trading Desk) - SAP FI/CO & IFRS Expert

KeyPartners; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyPartners in Geneva, Switzerland is seeking an experienced accountant to manage general ledger activities, close processes, and inventory costing for a commodity trading context. You will work with SAP FI/CO (ideally S/4HANA with Material Ledger) and ensure IFRS compliance while collaborating with operations and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has fluent English, Swiss regulatory familiarity, and a proactive approach to improving accounting controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in trading.
• Strong inventory accounting and cost analysis in a trading environment.
• Experience with SAP FI/CO; S/4HANA with Material Ledger preferred.
• Good IFRS knowledge; Swiss GAAP and the Swiss Code of Obligations is a plus.
• Fluent English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and record transactions related to trading activities.
• Support monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and implement appropriate corrections.
• Monitor inventory accounting and valuation, including the analysis of associated costs.
• Contribute to financial statements and reporting in accordance with IFRS and applicable local requirements.
• Use SAP FI/CO to process, review and analyse accounting data.
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.
• Help develop and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Inventory accounting

IFRS knowledge

Trade finance awareness

English fluency

French language

Tools

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA with Material Ledger

Job description

KeyPartners in Geneva, Switzerland is seeking an experienced accountant to manage general ledger activities, close processes, and inventory costing for a commodity trading context. You will work with SAP FI/CO (ideally S/4HANA with Material Ledger) and ensure IFRS compliance while collaborating with operations and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has fluent English, Swiss regulatory familiarity, and a proactive approach to improving accounting controls.