Accounting Analyst

Overview -
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989, which manages $79 billion in assets. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium's mission is to deliver high-quality returns for our investors. Millennium seeks to empower talented professionals with the sophisticated expertise, resources and technology to pursue a diverse range of investment strategies across industry sectors, asset classes and geographies. Principal Responsibilities -

• Assisting in the closing of monthly books and records for Global Millennium Management Companies. Including:
  Preparing and posting journal entries across entities Reconciling balance sheet accounts and substantiating these. Review Income statement entries to ensure accuracy.

• Engage closely with HR on accurately reporting and recording global compensation the management companies.

• Facilitate responses for requests from various departments including external auditors, and fund administrator.

• Interacting with various internal stakeholders across finance and various departments in Asia, Europe and NY and external stakeholders including banks and auditors.

• Identify opportunities and participate in various finance related projects (local and regional), assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications/Skills Required -

• 2 to 4 years post-qualification.

• Preferred - Chartered Accountant with relevant corporate accounting experience.

• Good knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both oral and written) required.

• Strong excel skills and accounting software knowledge

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability to multi-task as well as meet short deadlines in a demanding environment.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to strict confidentiality.

• Proactive individual with strong interpersonal and client service skills.