Trading Desk Accountant
About the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong working knowledge of financial accounting.
- Understanding of commodity trading business, especially physical power and natural gas trading.
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to independently research and analyze, and discuss conclusions with senior management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to train colleagues.
- Perform monthly economic-to-accounting Profit & Loss statement reconciliations.
- Account for commodity trading transactions, including purchases, sales, and costs.
- Validate accounts receivable and accounts payable balances for assigned trade desks and commodities.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with trading system data.
- Liaise with Front/Middle Office and Operations to ensure accuracy and consistency of reported figures.
- Review balance sheet, cash movements, and working capital for assigned desks.
- Participate in quarter-end reporting activities.
- Compile pertinent data for management reporting and financial statements.
- Participate in year-end audit and financial statement preparation, as needed.
- CPA preferred.
About the company
Gunvor moves physical energy, metals, and bulk materials from where they are produced to where they are needed most. The company operates by sourcing these commodities and using its own network of refineries, pipelines, and storage terminals to manage the logistics of the global supply chain. Unlike many competitors that focus solely on trading, Gunvor invests heavily in industrial infrastructure and upstream assets to gain direct control over the movement and processing of goods. Its goal is to create sustainable value for customers by providing efficient and safe transport solutions for essential global resources.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$8.3B
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gunvor's first-half 2026 profits jumped 644% on volatility, showing exceptional trading leverage.
- LCIA ordered PGN to compensate Gunvor for nine LNG cargos, strengthening cash generation.
- Gunvor's broad bank support in June 2026 signals lenders still fund its growth aggressively.
What critics are saying
- Swiss prosecutors searched Gunvor's Geneva office in June 2026 over foreign-bribery allegations.
- The Rotterdam storage blast killed one worker in August 2026, intensifying operational and liability exposure.
- Gunvor's 2025 net profit collapsed 85% to $104 million, threatening talent retention and credibility.
What makes Gunvor unique
- Gunvor's 2026 management buyout created employee-owned control and installed Gary Pedersen as CEO.
- Its trading platform secured $1.366 billion Singapore RCF and $2.34 billion U.S. borrowing base.
- Gunvor now combines commodity trading with physical assets, including Bilbao's 785-megawatt BBE plant.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget