Description

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho's global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest-and growing-banks in the world.

About the team

Financial Accounting Section is responsible for financial, regulatory and tax reporting function including HKMA returns and tax computation. It also handles bank reconciliation and accounting operation control function.

Role requirements

User Requirement:

• Represent FA to work with Project team to discuss the business logic requirement
• Provide data attributes and dictionary on finance perspective covering full set of operation and settlement of Money Markets, Derivative trading, Term loans and Trade loans transaction

Platform design:

• Decide the accounting code for each "Event" and check if it will flow to Ledger
• Review the Operating Model if it supports the Finance Workflow, and review if Finance process workflows are fully captured and aligned

Data Migration:

• Ensure all the data could be properly migrated from source-to-target by using key and critical data fields.
• Maintain the data mapping documents.

Implementation:

• Create Validation rule and test case report
• Perform and Validate the UAT, and provide Sign off
• Provide training and procedure manual to FA department

Essential Functions

• Supports Section Head in transforming organization/business model/operation
• Builds an internal and external network and acquires knowledge to design strategy
• Makes job allocation and time management effective by carefully monitoring staff's ability and workload
• Proposes and creates solutions to difficult matters with a range of expertise
• Motivates staff to work to their full potential and guides them for their self development

Competencies

• We are looking for someone who can drive change and innovation;
• Proactively perform the function without/least instruction from immediate supervisor and handles irregular cases relatively independently;
• Able to inspire and motivate team members to work to their full potentials and guide them for their self-development;
• Possess positive mindset and hold self-others accountable for achieving results.
• When facing difficult situations or issues, resolutely make decisions and take action without delay.
• Be a role model and support Section Head to create the future with clear direction
• The ideal candidate should be able demonstrate leadership in promoting communication and team building, and managing people matters in a fair and consistent manner; and
• He/she should respects for, and commits to, high standards of business conduct and integrity in managing his/her section, and conducting operations/reporting, etc.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or related discipline;
• At least 10 years' relevant experience in Change Management in Core banking and accounting system;
• Experience in Murex is highly preferred;
• Project management with Accounting mapping and creation for Markets Products in Banking experience, including Derivatives, IRS, CCS and Hedging accounting;
• People management experience is essential;
• Practical experience in participating user acceptance test in system implementation;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill with critical thinking mind-set;
• Strong product knowledge and good exposures to local regulatory requirements
• Familiar with banking systems and bank products is a plus
• Proactive and energetic and act as a good team player with a committed mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving skills and strong collaboration across the teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / PC applications
• Good written and spoken English & Chinese

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho's People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho's Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people's growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho's Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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