Summary:
Support the management with financial accounting operations for Mizuho Bank (MHBK) New York and MHBK Grand Cayman. Support leaders to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
Responsibilities:
1) Key Responsibilities
Perform preparation and review of daily/monthly monitoring and reconciliation, month-end book closing, and various financial statements and reports.
Mentor junior staff members to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting.
Coordinate with external auditors, other departments and Head Office for timely completion of financial audits.
Provide adequate guidance and training to the junior accounting staff regarding the operation as well as accounting standards and internal policies and procedures.
Enhance procedures and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial accounting operations.
Perform monitoring, reconciliations and book closing and prepare various financial statements and reports.
Respond to requests and inquiries from Head Office and auditors and establish necessary operations to comply with the requirements
Research accounting standards and accounting treatment of existing/new products and transactions
Participate in system enhancement projects and business projects from a financial accounting perspective
Provide support to other staff of the Unit, as needed.
Perform daily closing process of general ledger system, if assigned.
2) Technical and Other Skills Required
MS Office Suite: Excel (Advanced), Word (Advanced), Access (Intermediate) and PowerPoint (Intermediate)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
Extensive knowledge of financial products (e.g., loans, deposits, securities, derivatives, money market products and repo).
Experience in accounting system implementation is preferable
CPA certification required
The expected base salary ranges from $88,000 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
- CPA certification
- At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
- Extensive knowledge of financial products (loans, deposits, securities, derivatives, money market products, repo)
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Word (Advanced)
- MS Access (Intermediate)
- MS PowerPoint (Intermediate)
- Experience in accounting system implementation
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
Mizuho Insights
What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
