Senior Accountant

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare monthly stand-alone and/or consolidated financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries, general ledgers, account analyses, reconciliations, revenue and expense accruals and variance analyses.
• Assist in developing accounting policies and procedures, and establishing internal controls to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Coordinate with external service providers on corporate audits, tax return preparations, regulatory examinations and other consulting projects.
• Perform variance analysis and interpret the results.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct technical accounting research and document accounting positions for application to financial reporting.
• Monitor and communicate new and emerging accounting standards.
• Participate in various discussions and projects, interact with senior management and relevant stakeholders, and provide advice on product development, process improvement and rules and regulations assessments.
• Assist in testing and implementing the Company's systems and any financial or accounting projects.
• Participate in treasury function such as capital and petty cash management.
• Review daily process for trading and settlement data.
• Review / assist in accounts payable process.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines;
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, attention to detail and work ethic;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin;
• Good team player with excellent inter-personal skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoints skills;
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial is preferred;
• Knowledge of fixed income products is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, with financial services experience preferred
• B.S. or B.A. in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA preferred