Accounting (Hong Kong & Korea), Associate/ Assistant Vice President at Jefferies

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, IFRS, K-IFRS, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Tax Filings, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Detail-Oriented, Self-Motivated, Multinational Experience, Financial Services, Bilingual, Team Collaboration

Industry

Investment Banking

Description

Description Jefferies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance team, supporting financial and regulatory reporting across Hong Kong and Korea. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining exposure to IFRS/K-IFRS standards and cross-border compliance while contributing to our global platform. Primary Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for Hong Kong and Korea, including maintaining the full set of books, performing month-end closes, and preparing financial reports. Prepare bank reconciliations and month-end schedules with accuracy and timeliness. Handle the accounts payable process, ensuring proper controls and documentation. Assist in preparing and submitting financial and regulatory reports in compliance with IFRS/K-IFRS and local requirements. Partner with internal teams to address compliance matters in both Hong Kong and Korea. Prepare documentation for tax filings and liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Support ad-hoc projects and finance initiatives, with opportunities to take on broader responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related discipline; professional accounting qualification (HKICPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred. 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally with exposure to multinational or financial services environments. Solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP and familiarity with Korea regulatory reporting requirements; knowledge of FSS filings preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations for Hong Kong and Korea, including month-end closes and financial report preparation. Assist in compliance with IFRS/K-IFRS and local regulations while collaborating with internal teams.