Accountant - Physical Metal

Squarepoint Capital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation seeks an Accountant for its physical metals trading finance division. This role demands extensive experience in accounting within commodity trading, requiring a strong understanding of financial reporting standards. The candidate will handle day-to-day operations, month-end procedures, and collaboration with international teams. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of finance and accounting experience, particularly in commodity trading.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the division's financial operations and month-end closing procedures.
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP, IFRS, and local standards.
• Collaborate with the external fund accounting team for NAV reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Accredited accounting qualification CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Workday Financials

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an Accountant to join the Finance Team, responsible for physical metals trading division. Prior experience in accounting or finance with a commodity trading firm trading physical metals is a must. The analyst will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations of the division, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

As a multinational corporation, the company requires the candidate to have excellent communication skill to coordinate with colleagues stationed in different locations and work considering different time zones.

• Manage in division's day-to-day financial operations for physical metals trading division. Collaborate with colleagues from the broader finance department and liaise with other relevant parties within the organization.
• Manage the month-end closing procedures of the division. Prepare monthly management account, balance sheet schedules and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the division under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with external fund accounting team for monthly NAV reports and related schedules.
• Participate in various ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,
• Accredited accounting qualification CPA, ACCA or equivalent would be a plus
• 5 to 10 years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a commodity trading firm trading physical metals is a must
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems. Workday Financials are a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.