CLSA Hiring For Accountant at New York, United States Full Time

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial officer associated with maintaining accurate books, preparing and reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares information for Regulatory filings
• Works with CFO on updating policies and procedures
• Participates in testing associated with changes needed for the business
• Works with members of Head Office
• Assists in the delivery of information for the annual external audit of the broker dealer books and records
• Prepares monthly management information
• Prepares initial drafts of the annual and semi-annual financial statements, including footnotes
• Reviews accounts payable invoices to ensure proper allocation of expenses and posting into the Company’s General ledger
• Prepares daily and monthly reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations and internal control policies
• Participates in the month-end close process, including preparing entries, reviewing and recording intercompany charges, reconcile general ledger accounts, and clean up balance sheet accounts
• Reviews expense reports to ensure proper classification of expenses and adequate support for various projects
• Recommends any changes in financial reporting processes, policies, and tools to improve efficiency in the company’s financial operations
• Works closely with CFO to ensure that the company is compliant with all fiscal regulatory and legal requirements
• Processes payments thru HSBCnet to vendors and affiliates
• Participates in ad hoc projects at the request of the CFO

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience in financial services
• Experience with SAP input and reporting is desired
• Experience in working with Head Office in a different time zone desired but not mandatory
• Series 99 required
• Series 27 FINOP license (within 18 months of hire) for career progression
• Experience in a broker/dealer with full range of products and activities desired but not mandatory
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Ability to work closely and effectively with various back office support units, particularly Operations/Middle Office/Compliance/IT
• Familiarity with trade processing system and enterprise systems.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.

Remuneration Package: USD80,000 – 90,000 (Annual)

If you are seeking a dynamic environment in which to build your career in CITIC CLSA, please send your resume to [email protected]. Kindly specify the position title in the email subject for job application.

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