What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst Financial Reporting position at Optimus?
JOB TITLE: Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Houston, Texas
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements for multiple entities, including international subsidiaries.
• Perform foreign currency translations and consolidations.
• Support full close process for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile international inventory positions.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and variances.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary data to support a successful close and business decisions.
• Ensure effective and professional cross-collaboration with all departments within the company.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial reporting policies and procedures.
• Generate and prepare ad-hoc financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and tools.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience:
The candidate should possess a solid base of financial reporting knowledge acquired from an accredited and reputable institution, preferably from a similar trading environment in the oil and gas industry.
Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with acute attention to detail.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and without supervision, ensuring deadlines are strictly adhered to.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years of accounting/finance work experience, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience in the oil and gas trading industry preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work well in teams as well as independently to produce quality materials within tight timeframes with advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to be proactive and manage proper workflow with little oversight.
Preferred Skills:
- Direct trading experience strongly preferred; energy trading exposure required
- Ability to review and interpret trade recaps accurately
- Strong understanding of transaction timing, flow, and settlement impact
- Exposure to vessel movements and logistics highly preferred
- Understanding of the full trade/deal lifecycle from execution through settlement
- Familiarity with front-, mid-, and back-office trading processes a plus