Senior Financial Accountant
WHO WE ARE:
Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.
Founded in 2005, Optiver’s Taipei location is our fourth global office. With solid trading experiences, the Taipei office has a steady growth in terms of its revenue and trading volume, and we have continued to work on improving the liquidity and making impact on the Taiwan market.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The primary mission of the Senior Financial Accountant is to ensure that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global and regulated financial institution. This role is responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting functions for the firm. At Optiver Taiwan, the Senior Financial Accountant is part of the Business Support team of 4 employees, consisting of Finance, Middle Office, and Accounts Payable and supports the Trading business by ensuring a strong control environment is maintained to manage and mitigate our risk.
In this role, your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage the preparation of financial reporting, statutory financial reporting, tax reporting and audit-related deliverables, liaising with our external auditors as required, ensuring they are completed accurately, timely and are fully rationalised against the context of the business’s operations;
- Develop financial budgets and forecasts through facilitating cross-functional collaboration;
- Serve as a Finance Business Partner, assist to perform analysis of regulatory requirements for proposed new businesses/specific trades;
- Exercise control over management and financial reporting;
- Drive improvement in design for more effective, efficient, and transparent processes; support the development of automated reporting solutions;
- Work closely with other areas of firm such as Middle office, Tax, Trading, Risk, Legal and Tech on various ad hoc inquiries including strategic business initiatives, automation / workflow initiatives, and transfer pricing;
- Partnering with the Business Support teams across the global offices to ensure initiatives are best practice, consistent and fit for purpose at Optiver;
WHO YOU ARE:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Commerce or Business;
- At least 8 years’ relevant experience working in Financial Markets with a strong understanding of the TAIFEX Futures and Options products and markets; experience of working in a finance team, and managing a broad range of finance activities/initiatives
- Strong understanding of Taiwan accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements;
- A risk & control mindset and a desire to add value;
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment;
- High resiliency to competing priorities and uncompromising focus on quality;
- Distinctly self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Excellent English & Mandarin written and verbal communication skills;
- License: Taiwan Future Brokerage license.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Gym subsidy and weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Regular social events including an annual company trip
- A work-from-home allowance and support
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.