Junior Accountant

Job Details

About the Bank:

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited was established through the merger of The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd with Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking, Ltd. on April 1, 2012. We are the largest asset manager in Asia and number one among Japanese financial institutions by AUM, with $1,142 Billion USD in AUM. The Bank provides an assortment of financial solutions and manages a broad spectrum of financial products across its global branches.

Department Overview:

The Americas Division ("AD") was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) ("SMTBNY") to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the "Global Banking Unit ("GBU"), Americas Division" and "Global Markets Unit ("GMU"), Americas Division" which performs business functions. The Controllers Department ("CTR") provides financial reporting to the Branch Management, the Head Office and Regulatory Authorities. Controllers are also responsible for the reconciliation of all Nostro accounts and other positions and US tax related matters.

Position Overview:

The Controllers Department ("CTR") is seeking a Junior Accountant who will be responsible for the daily Nostro and bond reconciliation, daily monitoring of G/L movement, Financial Reporting, Head Office Reporting as well as some Regulatory Reporting. The Junior Accountant will work closely with the designated reviewer who will review the accuracy and adequacy of the report.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in month-end / term-end book closing and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Prepares accounting adjustments for ATLAS G/L.
3. Prepares reports to control/monitor ATLAS G/L movement.
4. Prepare regulatory reports in an accurate and timely manner.
5. Prepares daily Bond / Nostro reconciliation using ATLAS download and external information.
6. Prepares monthly management information on Reconciliation.
7. Collects and files Bank's Financial / Regulatory / Tax Record in an orderly manner.
8. Prepares financial & non-financial information to be used by Tax Return preparer.
9. Collects and files the Bank's tax record in orderly manner.
10. Documents report preparation procedure.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting or a related field.
2. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
4. Excellent mathematical skills.
5. Detail orientated with the willingness to acquire working knowledge in quality control and volume processing to deliver sound financial statements.

 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited

 06/15/2024

 New York,NY