Accountant

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world. Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Role: Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Bangalore

Position Overview:                                                                   

We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team, responsible for Squarepoint’s newly formed proprietary trading group.  Prior experience in accounting or finance with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm would be a plus but not mandatory. The accountant will assist in day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

As a multinational corporation, the company requires the candidate to have excellent communication skill to coordinate with colleagues stationed in different locations and work considering different time zones.

• Assist in the group’s day-to-day financial operations. Collaborate with colleagues from the broader finance department and liaise with other relevant parties within the organization.
• Assist in the month-end closing procedures of the group. Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the group under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with external fund accounting team for monthly NAV reports and related schedules.
• Participate in various ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,
• Pursuing an accredited accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus
• Minimum of 3 - 5+ years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm a plus
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems. Workday Financials are a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.