Accountant

Position Overview :

We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team, responsible for Squarepoint’s newly formed proprietary trading group (STG Group). Prior experience in accounting or finance with a proprietary trading firm / investment fund / alternative investment firm would be a plus. 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 :