Accountant

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional with a background in financial services to join our Finance team in Shanghai. This role will support various functions within Finance such as daily bookkeeping, month-end closing, trading P&L reconciliation, local tax filing, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily T+1 trading P&L reconciliations across various asset classes, including trading gains/losses, dividends, interests, and commissions using automated tools, including SQL queries and running scripts in Python

• Handle accounting operations including accounts payable, bank reconciliation, fixed asset management, and preparation of journal entries – accruals, prepays, and intercompany transactions

• Assist with various China tax filings, including quarterly and annual CIT filing, monthly VAT filing, and other regulatory tax filings

• Interact with internal regulatory reporting team and external auditors to complete group and China statutory audits

• Collaborate with other accounting functions (FP&A, Tax, PostTrade, and Product Control) to support overall business needs

• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or other related disciplines with recognized professional accounting qualifications (CICPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent certification)

• 3 -7 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity; experience in an international business preferred

• Ability to be a good team player and work independently

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong cross-functional communication skills and a positive attitude

• Meticulously detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and a strong sense of responsibility

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin

• Basic knowledge of SQL and Python preferred

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.