Senior Manager- Accounting and Revenue

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Finance Operations & Revenue Control Manager to lead trading reconciliations, revenue reporting, financial controls, and operational excellence across a multi-entity brokerage environment. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in CFD brokerage operations, trading revenue recognition, financial reconciliations, and profitability analysis, combined with strong leadership and process improvement capabilities. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and operational execution.Key Responsibilities1. Trading Reconciliation & Financial ControlOversee daily reconciliation of high-volume CFD trading activity across multiple trading platforms, legal entities, and liquidity providers.Reconcile client balances, deposits, withdrawals, commissions, swaps, markups, trading P&L, and other trading-related transactions.Ensure accurate reconciliation between MT4, MT5, cTrader, Interactive Brokers, liquidity providers, CRM/back-office systems, and the General Ledger.Investigate reconciliation discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.Develop and maintain automated reconciliation controls to improve accuracy and reduce manual intervention.Manage intercompany and cross-entity reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions.2. Revenue Recognition & Profitability AnalysisOwn the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of trading revenue recognition processes.Analyze revenue and profitability by legal entity, market, client segment, product line, and trading model.Produce detailed reporting and analysis covering: Trading P&LSpreadsCommissionsSwapsMarkupsLiquidity provider chargesHedging costsAssess profitability across A-Book, STP, and B-Book trading operations.Investigate unusual revenue fluctuations and profitability variances and provide actionable recommendations.Collaborate closely with Dealing, Risk, Treasury, FP&A, and senior management to ensure accurate revenue reporting and business performance analysis.3. Finance Operations & Process ImprovementLead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations, reconciliations, and revenue reporting functions.Drive automation projects, system enhancements, and integrations to improve scalability, efficiency, and control.Establish and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, and process ownership structures.Ensure timely month-end close activities and accurate financial reporting.Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, measurable solutions to improve performance.4. Leadership & Project ManagementLead, mentor, and develop the Finance Operations team, ensuring accountability and high performance.Manage key finance transformation projects with defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables.Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and independent problem-solving capabilities.Coordinate effectively with Technology, Dealing, Risk, Treasury, Compliance, and other business functions.Provide management with actionable insights, recommendations, and solutions rather than solely reporting issues.Monitor KPIs and operational performance to support strategic decision-making.Required ExperienceMinimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in Finance Operations, Revenue Control, Financial Control, or Brokerage Finance.Significant hands-on experience within a CFD brokerage, leveraged trading, multi-asset brokerage, or online trading environment is mandatory.Direct experience with CFDs, Bonds, ETFs, and brokerage trading operations is essential.Experience in traditional banking or general financial services alone will not be considered sufficient.Technical KnowledgeStrong understanding of: CFD trading operationsBrokerage revenue modelsLiquidity provider managementTrading P&L reportingRevenue recognition principlesClient money and trading reconciliationsProven expertise with trading platforms including: MT4MT5cTraderInteractive BrokersExperience handling high volumes of trading and financial transactions within a regulated brokerage environment.Systems & Analytical SkillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with Power BI, SQL, data analytics, and process automation tools is highly desirable.Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities with the ability to derive actionable business insights.Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Salesforce is considered an advantage.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.Personal CompetenciesStrong leadership and team management skills.Results-oriented with a proactive and hands-on approach.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across finance, trading, risk, and technology functions.Proven track record of delivering process improvements, operational efficiencies, and complex projects within established deadlines.