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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $79,000.00and $120,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc, a registered broker dealer, provides intvestment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Larin America. The Accounting team oversees fincancial reporting, regulatory reporting and managment reporting functions. This position will be responsible for assisting with monthend closing function, preparation of reconciliations and reports, and other daily accounting functions.
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this position will be responsible for assisting with monthend closing function, preparation of reconciliations and reports, and other daily accounting functions. This position will be closely working with accounting teams from other domestic and foreign affiliates, and will also regularly interact with other departments (Operations, Product Control, Accounts Payable, HR, etc) within Nikko America.
- Maintain the master check-list of month end close activities and ensure all activities are completed timely.
- Gather monthend accrual information from other departments and affiliates, and also from review of purchase orders/invoices. Update prepaid and fixed assets schedules.
- Prepare monthend close entries and GL account reconciliations based on master check-l
- Prepare monthend reports such as business group expense report and affiliate trade activity report
- Prepare daily estimate net capital calculation for a subsidiary
- Review GL account coding of requisitions/invoices in Purchase Order system. Follow up with owners of requistion/invoice from other departments as needed to determine correct coding.
- Maintain Policy and Procedure documentation related to the functions under ownership
- Manage the requests/questions from Internal and External audit and, where applicable, other departments
- 0-2 years experience working in the financial service industry
- 2+ years of financial reporting (broker dealer experience is a strong plus)
- BA/BS required
- Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
- Good knowledge of broker dealer business and financial products
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills; high level of urgency and deadline driven; attention to detail, accuracy and accountability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; possesses diplomacy and displays confidence
- A team player who is collaborative yet able to work independently
- Knowledge of Oracle GL is a strong plus
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.