Financial Investment Analyst

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Experis is seeking an experienced Financial Investment Analyst for a 6 month contract assignment with a large financial services firm in Manhattan. The Investment Accounting Analyst will will support the accounting implementation of complex loan, equity and guarantee transactions and work extensively with Investment Officers.

* On an ongoing basis, prepare and document the investment structures and background facts for scoped in transactions and perform accounting analyses for simple investment transactions. * Identify transactions to be scoped in for review and assign these reviews to members of the unit. * Undertake frequent discussions with Investment Officers and other staff to clarify information or obtain additional information. * Document and update the Investment Accounting procedures for monitoring and assessing significant influence factors, Consolidation, Debt Securities, and other related accounting areas. * Regularly share key information on processes, timelines, responsibilities, expectations and potential problems with supervisors and team members and seek their input. * Assist in various compliance testing and other compliance activities as assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned from time to time

* Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required. An internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) is a plus. * Basic technical accounting knowledge of the accounting for financial instruments under US GAAP (particularly with respect to Consolidation and/or Derivatives accounting) is desirable. * Excellent writing and data analysis skills, with an ability to convey effectively and precisely key messages. * Strong excel skills with some working knowledge of PowerPoint