Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
How You Can Make an Impact
Geneva Trading is seeking a motivated Part Qualified Junior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Dublin. In this role, you'll gain broad exposure to the financial operations of a fast-paced trading business. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for identifying and implementing process improvements.
What You'll Do
- Financial Close Involvement: Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across our global operations.
- Trader P&L Management: Assist in preparing and managing trader P&L statements and provide timely responses to trader queries.
- Audit & Tax Support: Contribute to annual audit and tax reporting for non-US entities.
- Business Funding: Work alongside the financial accounting team to streamline and optimize business funding processes.
- Daily Reconciliations: Support T+1 daily trading income reconciliations and help report firm P&L to senior management.
- Collaborative Problem Solving: Work with the finance team to tackle business challenges and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Trader Experience: Partner with shared services teams to enhance the overall trader experience.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead or assist with special projects and process enhancements as required.
What You'll Need to Bring
- Process Improvement Mindset: A proactive approach to challenging the status quo and delivering solutions that improve efficiency.
- Deadline-Driven: Ability to meet deadlines while ensuring high standards of accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Adaptability: Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
Academic Background:
A BSc or MSc in Accounting, Business, or a related field, with a strong academic record and a commitment to completing your professional accounting qualification.
- Relevant Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial services or fintech.
- Excel Expertise: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to streamline processes and reporting.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Regulatory and Statutory Reporting Experience: Familiarity with relevant regulatory reporting is a plus.
- Dashboard & Reporting Tools: Experience with tools like Qlik, Power BI, or Tableau for designing and testing reports.
- Accounting System Experience: Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems.
- Market Knowledge: Understanding of traditional financial markets and/or cryptocurrency is an advantage.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases is a plus.
Additional Benefits
- Geneva will support completion of your accounting studies and professional membership.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
