Accounting and Treasury Officer

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

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for an…

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.