Financial Control - Associate/ Analyst

Mizuho; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho in Hong Kong seeks an Associate/Analyst in Financial Reporting to support monthly close, budgeting, and internal controls. You will work on P&L review, balance sheet prep, and management reporting using Excel, Oracle, and Tableau.

Ideal candidates have a finance degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years for Associate; 1 year for Analyst preferred.
• Proficient in Excel with PivotTables; familiarity with Oracle & Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily/monthly journal postings and manage suspense accounts.
• Assist with daily P&L reporting and monthly balance sheet prep for reporting.
• Review invoice requests for completeness and internal compliance.
• Handle monthly settlements with external counterparties and intercompany entities.
• Conduct month-end closing: journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports to monitor performance vs budget/forecast.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning tools development.
• Participate in end-to-end process improvements in Management Accounting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle Financial Reporting

Tableau

VBA

Job description

Why Mizuho

Within the APAC entities of Mizuho Securities, our greatest asset is our people, and we are committed to promoting a vibrant and supportive environment full of opportunities. Just like our global client and customer base, our people come from diverse backgrounds and our success is supported by our creativity, teamwork, and collective abilities as individuals to exceed the dynamic needs of our customers.

We provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our 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. With a focus on growing and expanding our platform across Asia, we are committed to attracting, hiring, retaining, and rewarding the best-in-class talent.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly journal postings and maintain appropriate controls over suspense account balances.
• Assist with daily profit and loss (P&L) reporting and prepare monthly balance sheet information to support management reporting.
• Review invoice issuance requests from business units and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and compliant with internal requirements.
• Handle monthly settlements with external counterparties and intercompany entities.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports to monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to Headquarters.
• Support the development and enhancement of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning tools.
• Participate in end-to-end implementation and process improvement initiatives related to Management Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and assignments as required.

Role Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• For the Associate position, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, and/or Regulatory Reporting is required. For the Analyst position, a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with change management and project documentation, including Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Data Mapping.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, PivotTables, and VBA.
• Exposure to Oracle Financial Reporting systems and Tableau for Management Reporting is an advantage.
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.