Financial Accountant
About Schroders
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
Reporting line: The role reports to the Head of Finance, North Asia excluding Japan.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and post accounting journals, maintain accurate accounting records and ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across multiple legal entities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data across finance systems.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and coordinate supporting information for external audits.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies and established finance procedures.
• Assist with expense claims and purchase order (PO) process. Monitor operating expenses and assist in budget management.
• Assist with process improvements, system enhancements, reporting automation and finance transformation projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers on day-to-day finance, operational and reporting matters.
• Perform other ad hoc finance, reporting and operational duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (HKICPA, ACCA, AICPA or equivalent) is preferred.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• 2-3 years' experience in external audit, financial accounting or financial control, preferably gained within fund houses, PE/VC or other asset management businesses.
• Good understanding of IFRS/HKFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.
About Us
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 2–3 years of experience in external audit, financial accounting, or financial control
- Good understanding of IFRS/HKFRS and statutory reporting requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese
- Professional accounting qualification such as HKICPA, ACCA, AICPA, or equivalent
- Big 4 experience
- Experience in fund houses, private equity, venture capital, or asset management businesses
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
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