Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Jane Street

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior accountants with US GAAP or IFRS expertise who thrive in fast-paced regulatory environments.

Best fit for

Experienced accountants with a mix of private and public accounting experience.
— “Have 10+ years of experience in an accounting role (a mix of private and public preferred)”
Detail-oriented professionals comfortable with complex accounting research and policy decisions.
— “Able to research and interpret relevant/complex accounting literature”
Collaborative individuals who can build strong relationships across diverse teams.
— “able to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the firm”

Things to consider

The role requires fluency in English and familiarity with APAC regulatory regimes.
— “Familiar with the relevant regulatory regimes”
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory, with Workday experience as a plus.
— “Proficient with Microsoft Excel”

How to stand out

Highlight process improvement initiatives in your past roles.
— “Self-motivated to improve processes where possible”
Demonstrate experience with technical accounting papers during the interview.
— “experienced in the preparation of technical accounting papers”
Showcase your ability to handle competing priorities effectively.
— “able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

Maintained books and records for APAC businesses
Reviewed financial statements and account reconciliations

Typical background

Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA10+ years of accounting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial ReportingAccountingGAAPIFRSFinancial Analysis

Preferred

WorkdayExcel

Stack & domain

GaapIfrsWorkdayExcelCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinance

About the role

Original posting from Jane Street via Greenhouse

About the Position
We are looking for an experienced accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will primarily maintain the books and records for our APAC businesses and work with our regional and global accounting teams to review monthly and annual financial statements.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
Reviewing various accounting reconciliations and financial schedules that support the financial statements
Collaborating with outside auditors and advisors on accounting policy decisions, GAAP interpretations and internal control documentation and decisions
Working closely with other team members, including members of our accounting-specific technology team, to improve processes and ensure the team’s goals are met
At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems—and that mindset extends to our accounting function. Since our legal and regulatory environment is constantly shifting, we are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented person who can jump into our fast-paced environment and take ownership of delivering high-quality work on time.
About You
Have a bachelor’s degree and are a qualified accountant with relevant accountancy credentials
Have 10+ years of experience in an accounting role (a mix of private and public preferred), including experience with reviewing financial statements and account reconciliations
Familiar with the relevant regulatory regimes and have in-depth knowledge of either US GAAP or IFRS, as well as a comprehensive understanding of financial statements and legal entity reporting
Able to research and interpret relevant/complex accounting literature; experienced in the preparation of technical accounting papers
Self-motivated to improve processes where possible
Organised with great communication skills; able to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the firm
Have excellent time management skills; able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
A strong analytical and critical thinker; detail-oriented with a “can-do” attitude when resolving issues
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Having experience with accounting and reporting using Workday is a plus
Fluent in English
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com

Source: Jane Street careers (Greenhouse)