About the job
Join Our Dynamic Team at Akuna Capital:
At Akuna Capital, we pride ourselves on being a cutting-edge trading firm that champions collaboration and innovation. Our primary focus is on creating data-driven solutions and implementing automation to provide liquidity as a leading options market-maker. Our commitment to delivering competitive quotes is backed by our proprietary low-latency technologies, advanced trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.
Founded by visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna Capital opened its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we have expanded our global footprint with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London.
Role Overview - Financial Controller:
We are on the lookout for an accomplished Financial Controller to become an integral part of our Finance department. This position is ideal for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of working independently while achieving both personal and team objectives. The Financial Controller will collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Compliance, Trade Operations, and Procurement, gaining invaluable exposure to international accounting practices within the trading sector. Key responsibilities include:
- Enhancing and ensuring the integrity of accounting control processes
- Leading and supervising the accounting team’s activities
- Overseeing the month-end close process across multiple entities
- Maintaining comprehensive and accurate financial records, including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet
- Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for banks, regulators, and other stakeholders
- Conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual transfer pricing and tax computations
- Engaging in the budgeting process
- Coordinating financial audits and tax filings with external public accounting firms

