Job Description

What you'll be doing each day:

The job duties associated with this role include but will not be limited to:

• Adequate understanding in accounting treatment for different financial products and basic knowledge of cash equities, derivatives (such as TRS, Options, Futures, IRS and Structured products) and corporate finance;
• Involved in daily PnL for equities and financial products
• Prepare daily journals for the equities and financial products
• Support business on a daily basis, ensure completeness of all transactions, prepare journal entries, generate accounting posting and prepare periodical financial reporting;
• Be able to handle queries from senior management and auditors related to financial reporting issues and accounting treatment of products;
• Perform month end posting and reconciliations as well as other periodical ad hoc reporting to front desk/senior management;

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent command of both English and Mandarin; Solid practical accounting experience gained in accounting / product control / audit field; Has understanding of the accounting standards for financial instruments; Knowledge on equities products; knowledge and practical experience in dealing with structured products/fixed income products/derivatives is highly preferred; Previous working experience in a FCA (formerly FSA) regulated firm preferred; Initiative with good interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and at the same time in a teamwork environment; An organised individual with good communications skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting deadlines Good numerical, analytical and Excel skills; University graduate in Accounting and/or Finance Qualified Accountant MS Office Skills: Use of Excel, Word, Power Point. Student or Member of CPA or CFA is preferred