Senior Fund Accountant – HSBC Bank

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Fund Accountant

In this role, you will:

• Ensuring that the team is able to prepare Financial Statements as mentioned above, in accordance with legal requirements and relevant accounting standards for the respective country, i.e. SFC, IFRS or Local GAAPs as applicable and within strict timelines.
• Providing technical knowledge and support to the team in the production work. Should be able to engage in preparation of Financial Statements.
• Reviewing the Financial Statements as mentioned above and ensuring that they are of highest quality for the clients and auditors and provided to the Jurisdiction within agreed timelines. Ensure that no terms of the PLA are breached in any way.
• Team management that will involve motivating, guiding and educating the team, ensuring that they are updated and are always ready to take on new challenges.
• Drive process efficiencies and streamlining initiatives.
• Ability to understand client and jurisdiction requirements and conform to them for all deliverables
• Analyze MI data collated by the team on regular basis to detect trends and suggesting on improvements
• Ability to work closely with peers and colleagues in a converged environment. Adept at teamwork. Ensure positive relationships are built and maintained with all.
• Support the Manager in the process and to work in perfect harmony to ensure service level excellence.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Qualified or Partially Qualified in ACA/ CIMA/ACCA/ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Accounting / Finance and Auditing Field
• Demonstrate sound knowledge in accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Demonstrate reasonable understanding of Alternative/Traditional investment industry and knowledgeable in various derivative instruments such as options, swaps, forwards and corporate actions.
• Expertise in preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Notes etc as mentioned above.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve complex fund issues.
• Prior experience in being an SME / leading Operations teams (desirable)
• Evidence of success in a similar development role and relevant supervisory practical knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player and a good eye for detail

If interested, please apply for this position attaching a copy of your CV

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, colour, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

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