Impact and Responsibilities
We are 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
Experience:
* 2+ years of experience in financial services or fintech.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to streamline processes and reporting.
Desirable Skills:
* 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.