Sr Accountant

Job Description

Job Description – Senior Accountant.

Building trusted markets —powered by our people.

At Cboe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Finance team is hiring for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant at Cboe Clear will be involved in the accounting activities, with the scope of preparation of the balance sheet and profit and loss account. You will perform pre/post-closing journal entries and related activities, including reconciliations in the general ledger.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Review and management of Accounts Payable process (including credit card and cost reimbursement), applying relevant accounting principles and tax treatments;
• Preparing and monitoring monthly cost allocations and recharges in intercompany accounts;
• Preparation of ledger accounting, including (review of) controls of daily activities;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to meet the Group’s deadlines (balance sheet, P/L, cash flow, off-balance sheet, impact of US GAAP);
• Monitoring the financial records (income, costs, balance sheet, regulatory capital) with the aim of ensuring that the figures are correct;
• Preparation and filling of VAT and corporation tax returns;
• Preparation and implementation of accounting and financial policies of the company;
• Participation in the department’s control governance, including SOX compliance as required by the group;
• Monitoring and analyzing balance sheet accounts and take immediate action for reconciling any difference;
• Addressing any ad-hoc requirements received from the company’s management, group finance, internal and external auditors, other departments in the company;
• Related internal and external audit activities;
• Improvement of efficiency amongst others through automation.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor, preferably Master degree, in Accounting
• You have at least three years’ experience in an accountant role or similar
• Knowledge of IFRS and preferably Dutch GAAP
• Capable of resourceful problem solving and looking for improvements continuously
• Comfortable in a very fluid environment that changes as the business evolves
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Fluent in English, written and verbal is a must
• Knowledge of VAT/GST regulations is preferable

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Enhanced paid parental leave to support parents 
• EAP - This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Fitness Corporate Membership - Bedrijfsfitness. Associates can choose from more than 3,800 sports locations and receive 30 EUR discount per month or 360 EUR per year for annual gym subscription.
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
   

More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.