Accountant

Position Overview:

We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team. Prior experience in accounting, auditing or finance with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm is a must. The accountant will assist in day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

As a multinational corporation, the company requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills to coordinate with colleagues stationed in different locations and work considering different time zones.

• Assist in the group’s day-to-day financial operations. Collaborate with colleagues from the broader finance department and liaise with other relevant parties within the organization.

• Assist in the month-end closing procedures of the group. Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

• Assist in preparing consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the group under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner.

• Coordinate with external and internal teams for monthly NAV reports and related schedules.

• Participate in various finance projects /ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,

• Pursuing an accredited accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus

• Minimum of 3 - 8+ years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm a plus

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems. Workday Financials are a plus.

• Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

• Self-starter and can work with minimal supervision