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Senior Management Accountant
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Senior Management Accountant

 

As a member of the Management and Performance Reporting Team, you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other business departments to provide accurate, relevant and timely information to stakeholders. You will be exposed to talented people across Finance, Tax, Legal, IT and Trading. This role offers opportunity for growth and the ability for you to support decisions that impact the business.

 

WHO WE ARE:

Optiver is a leading global proprietary trading firm. We provide the most up-to-date and competitive prices to anyone wanting to buy or sell financial instruments. Achieving this requires excellence in everything we do. We constantly look for opportunities to advance and improve our pricing, trade execution, and risk management. This rigorous approach helps us realize our mission each and every day: improve the market

We have a performance-driven culture and continually strive for enhanced knowledge, innovative problem solving and streamlined systems and processes.  We are passionate about creating value for the business and supporting the continued success of Optiver. We believe in people with ideas who challenge the status quo and want to help you reach your potential.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Finance Manager and team to achieve efficient and accurate monthly / quarterly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
  • Identifying continuous improvement opportunities in processes, controls and workpapers, and ensuring these are well documented
  • Applying best practice to preparation of Management Information and the Annual Business Plan for multiple entities across APAC
  • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to provide information that supports business decision making and ad hoc requests
  • Review of general ledger data and applying a critical mindset to analyse the information
  • Proactive collaboration with the broader Finance and Accounts Payable teams to ensure accuracy in all management reporting
  • Assist with building and maintaining management reports
  • Coordinating regional APAC reporting through collaboration with other local offices (Singapore, China and Taiwan)
  • Opportunity to contribute to various projects and technology change initiatives
  • Supporting Group Finance reporting (monthly and quarterly)

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

A keen interest in financial markets and wish to broaden your experience in financial services. With 5+ years’ professional experience you will be able to provide clear examples of operating successfully in a fast-paced environment, driving change programs, analysing financial information and providing management insights and solutions.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce or Business
  • 5+ years’ experience in a FP&A, financial control role and / or business services background
  • CA/CPA qualified or international equivalent
  • Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite experience is a plus), BI tools (e.g. Tableau) and advanced Excel skills
  • Keen interest in management accounting / performance reporting, with demonstrated experience in advisory and practical application
  • Strong data analytical skills and attention to detail, whilst applying a commercial and questioning mindset
  • Demonstrated experience in process and system improvements, including technology change initiatives
  • Strong controls awareness, including working with control frameworks and improvements
  • Commitment to high standards, producing quality outputs and delivering excellent customer service
  • Hands-on experience in preparing management reports and business plans to various levels of management
  • Ability to manage finance processes including timetables, workpapers and dashboards
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with ability to package information clearly and concisely
  • Strong business acumen, commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills. Focus on value add
  • Desire to keep learning and to grow within the role

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

  • The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment
  • Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
  • 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.

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