Financial & Regulatory Reporting

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Job title: Financial & Regulatory Reporting

Corporate title: Vice President

Department: Finance

Location: Hong Kong  

Role description:

• Financial and Regulatory reporting role within the Financial Control Division

Responsibilities:

• Review and supervise monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for Hong Kong and China entities, covering both Local (IFRS) and Group (US GAAP) accounts
• Manage monthly FRR regulatory reporting to SFC
• Review and implement new accounting standards covering US GAAP and IFRS
• Review and approve new product requests from an accounting and regulatory perspective
• Apply expert knowledge in consolidations
• Maintain and enhance the control and governance framework while leading improvements of process and control efficiencies, digital transformation initiatives and AI-driven automation
• Manage onshore financial reporting team, and offshore teams from in-house service provider in India
• Support annual budgeting processes
• Manage and drive HK and AEJ regional project initiatives
• Manage internal and external audit engagements

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Minimum Degree from an accredited University and Qualified Accountant (CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent)
• Minimum 12 years relevant financial and management accounting working experience, preferably with Banks, Financial Institutions, including experience with Big Four Audit Firms
• Strong accounting knowledge in both US GAAP and IFRS reporting, including consolidations
• Track record in addressing and resolving issues independently, attention to details with strong quantitative and analytical capability, and maintain a strong can-do attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to handle difficult situations; proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in high-pressure environments
• Understanding of and/or previous experience completing HK SFC FRR returns
• Power user of Excel and PowerPoint, with experience and knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) advantageous

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer