SUMMARY:

Support the management of the unit to manage financial accounting operations for MHBK New York and MHBK Grand Cayman. Continuously review the current operations and identify the areas that can be enhanced for efficiency and effectiveness of the process.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Key Responsibilities

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  Support the management of the unit to manage financial accounting operations including daily and month-end closing of general ledger and daily, monthly and quarterly financial reporting for MHBK New York and MHBK Grand Cayman.


• Continuously review the current operations and identify the areas that can be enhanced for efficiency and effectiveness of the process.
  

2) Administrative

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  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. 


• 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.

3) Technical and Other Skills Required

• MS-Excel (intermediate), MS-Word (intermediate) and MS-Access (basic) and MS-PowerPoint (Intermediate)


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills


• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor 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

Company Overview

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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