Position Overview:
We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team. Prior experience in accounting 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 skill 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.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- 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 fund accounting team for monthly NAV reports and related schedules.
- Participate in various 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, or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus
- Minimum of 3 - 5+ 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.
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What We Do
Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
