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
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Skills Required
- 2-3 years of accounting experience in financial services
- Experience with SAP input and reporting
- Series 99 preferred, required within 3 months of start date
- Series 27 FINOP license (within 18 months of hire) for career progression
- Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Ability to work closely and effectively with various back office support units
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLSA and has not been reviewed or approved by CLSA.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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What We Do
CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
