Accountant, Finance

CLSA•New York, NY

6d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Key Areas of Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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 preferred, required within 3 months of start date 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. Salary Range $70,000-$90,000 Stay informed on CITIC CLSA Job Opportunities Not the right fit? You can create a job alert to receive our latest job openings that meet your interest. CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies. Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management. As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit http://www.clsa.com.

Requirements

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 preferred, required within 3 months of start date
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP input and reporting
Experience in working with Head Office in a different time zone
Series 99
Experience in a broker/dealer with full range of products and activities

Responsibilities

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