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Mizuho

Financial Accounting Associate

New York, NY

Summary:

In this wide ranging role, you will provide financial accounting and operational support to Mizuho Bank management. You are adept at continuously reviewing current operations and identifying areas that can be enhanced for efficiency's sake.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily/monthly monitoring and reconciliations and month-end book closing and prepare various financial statements and reports.
  • Respond to requests and inquiries from other departments/units, Head Office and auditors and establish necessary operations to comply with the requirements.
  • Perform researches on accounting standards and accounting treatment of existing/new products and transactions.
  • Participate in system enhancement projects and business projects from financial accounting perspective.

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  • Provide support to other staff of the Unit, especially covering team member's tasks during their PTO.
  • Perform daily closing process of general ledger system, when assigned.

  • Technical and Other Required Skills:
    • MS Office Suite: Excel (Advanced), Word (Advanced), Access (Intermediate) and PowerPoint (Intermediate)
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
    • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

    Minimum Experience:
    • Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
    • At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting or equivalent
    • Intermediate knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
    • Intermediate knowledge of financial products (e.g., loans, deposits, securities, derivatives, money market products and repo).
    • Experience in accounting system implementation is preferable

    The expected base salary ranges from $88,000 - $95,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

    #Hybrid

    Other requirements

    Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.

    Company Overview

    Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com .

    Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

    We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

    We participate in the E-Verify program.

    We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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    Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
    Job ID: Mizuho-R5296
    Employment Type: Full Time