Trade Controller

Company Description

Vitol and our people

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logístical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

From 40+ offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2bn+ of capital to renewable projects, and are developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Our Geneva office is located very centrally, 5 minutes from the main train station and 1 minute from the lake. The office has a rooftop lunch area, with views over the lake and Alps. We organize regular activities to enable our people to meet colleagues from other teams in an informal setting, and to celebrate special achievements.

**Job Description**:
Day-to-day responsibilities include:

- Reconciliation of trading book versus accounting ledgers, analyse discrepancies thereon
- Ensure derivatives PnL is recorded and supported in accordance with Vitol's policies and controls
- Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing tasks relating to physical contracts
- Provide meaningful analysis to the various stakeholders to improve decision making
- Ensure tasks are done with an impeccable level of accuracy and in a timely manner
- Ensure proper resolution of findings identified on day-to-day tasks
- Front Office’s point of contact in accounting to resolve queries and ad-hoc analysis
- Support continuous improvements regarding tools, processes and controls
- Support external audits of our yearly financial statements and partnership activities
- Comply with internal policies on confidentiality and security of accounting data

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, audit or related field
- Excellent accounting knowledge is required, **certified accountant**:

- Minimum 4-5 years of relevant financial accounting and / or controlling experience within an international environment is compulsory
- Responsive and able to communicate effectively in both English and French
- Knowledge of ERP systems and high literacy in Excel
- Excellent partnering skills paired with a can-do attitude
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate ability to identify and address issues properly under mínimal supervision
- Committed and resilient - deals effectively with pressure and tight deadlines
- Eager to learn and self-motivated
- Eligible to work in Switwerland

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