What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Credit Suisse?
Key Responsibilities Encouraged:
Posting of month end accounting journal entries across different products (e.g. Derivatives, Repos, Stock loan Borrow etc.) impacting external Financial Reporting for IHC Entities and Regulatory Reporting to the Fed Reserve Bank and FINRA.
Act as first point of contact for Legal entity accounting issues and matters and act as a financial controller for list of entities assigned.
Procure adequate business knowledge during the course of job, of entities under his/her supervision and prepare/present to management, commentaries on financial statement analytics.
Chip in providing business requirements for financial reporting resulting in changes to infrastructure, due to changes to existing accounting requirements due to change in regulations or GAAP
Act as teammate and self-learner involved in continuous research and phenomenal problem solving of BAU queries and accounting and financial reporting issues confronted in the US entities
Chip in to ideas of innovation or better / efficient ways of achieving the same output and tasks.
Act as problem solver on financial accounting process issues, having a keen eye for details and efficient in work output.
Your future colleagues
Legal Entity Accounting and Review (LEAR) is a globally distributed team with staff responsible for the core accounting for the major legal entities within the Credit Suisse Group. The LEAR Americas team based in Raleigh is a strong team responsible for the core income statement and balance sheet accounting, results analysis and results presentation for Credit Suisse’s US Intermediate Holding Company (IHC) and its subsidiaries as well as Credit Suisse’s New York & Cayman Branch. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values
This position offers remote working opportunities for an agreed amount of days per week.
We are looking for applicants who possess Bachelors or Master’s Degree in / relating to Finance(qualified CPA will be an added advantage) along with an equivalent experience in Banking or Financial Services experience (will be a plus)
- Should have detailed understanding of basic accounting principles and proven ability to easily navigate through and work with voluminous spreadsheets
- Proven working experience in Multi-national organization (will be an added advantage)
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value varied perspectives.
Your new employer
Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.
We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.
Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.
Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding considering of employment qualified individuals with criminal histories and prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.
All Credit Suisse employees in the USA must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date, except where exempted by applicable law.