Quantitative Trading Accountant

【Responsibilities】

• Maintain the firm’s general ledger, with a focus on international commodities trading and hedging transactions.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in the US, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Manage tax compliance for multiple jurisdictions, including corporate tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax requirements.
• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for hedging activities, including the valuation of derivatives, mark-to-market adjustments, and hedge effectiveness testing.
• Assist in developing and implementing tax-efficient structures for global trading activities.
• Collaborate with the trading team to optimize strategies from an accounting and tax perspective, including advising on the tax implications of trading decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis to support the assessment of hedging effectiveness and trading profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of financial statements, tax returns, and other regulatory reports.
• Monitor and manage exposure to currency and commodity risks, including the accounting for foreign exchange gains and losses.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation for hedging activities and international tax matters.
• Automate and optimize accounting processes through technology solutions, including integration with trading platforms and financial systems.

【Requirements】

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on commodities trading, hedging, and international tax management.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in the US, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Strong understanding of commodities markets, hedging instruments (e.g., futures, options, swaps), and risk management strategies.
• Experience with international tax planning and compliance, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL). Experience with trading platforms and ERP systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated accounting processes or programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on changes in international accounting and tax regulations.

【Responsibilities】

• Maintain the firm’s general ledger, with a focus on international commodities trading and hedging transactions.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in the US, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Manage tax compliance for multiple jurisdictions, including corporate tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax requirements.
• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for hedging activities, including the valuation of derivatives, mark-to-market adjustments, and hedge effectiveness testing.
• Assist in developing and implementing tax-efficient structures for global trading activities.
• Collaborate with the trading team to optimize strategies from an accounting and tax perspective, including advising on the tax implications of trading decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis to support the assessment of hedging effectiveness and trading profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of financial statements, tax returns, and other regulatory reports.
• Monitor and manage exposure to currency and commodity risks, including the accounting for foreign exchange gains and losses.
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation for hedging activities and international tax matters.
• Automate and optimize accounting processes through technology solutions, including integration with trading platforms and financial systems.

【Requirements】

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on commodities trading, hedging, and international tax management.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in the US, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Strong understanding of commodities markets, hedging instruments (e.g., futures, options, swaps), and risk management strategies.
• Experience with international tax planning and compliance, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL). Experience with trading platforms and ERP systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated accounting processes or programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on changes in international accounting and tax regulations.