Accountant, Finance

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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