Accounting Assistant

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 110 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation.

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our Hong Kong office and be an integral part of our dynamic and tight-knit finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role has been created to support the day-to-day accounting activities and as part of the Group’s continued growth and operational scaling. The role is hands-on and provides excellent exposure to accounting practices and taxation rules across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Handle accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and payment support
• Perform daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping and data entry, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting records
• Review and identify accounting discrepancies and data capture errors
• Assist in month-end closing activities and the preparation of management accounts
• Assist in coordinating annual audits and budgeting
• Provide support on ad hoc assignments and projects as required by the team 

What you offer

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred
• CPA qualification (or progress toward qualification) is an advantage
• At least 1 year of relevant experience; fresh graduates are also welcome
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication in English; Mandarin proficiency is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

What we offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• A flat management structure where everyone's voice is valued
• Work-life balance within a multicultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.