Minimum Qualifications You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.1 Transfer :
To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, an individual must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a salary grade 21 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website : Career Mobility Office GOT-IT (
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Duties Description
Supervise 2-3 Senior Accountants in the Global Investment unit, including oversight of all reconciliations and reporting.
oAssist seniors with the most difficult accounting tasks relating to the Global Investments. Ensure reconciliations are performed accurately and timely and that necessary communications / follow-up with business partners is documented.
Ensure new accounts and terminated accounts are properly recorded
oEnsure reconciliations are performed to the custodian bank reflecting liquidation of accounts and opening of new accounts.
Assist Principal Accountant in the evaluation of internal controls for the unit
oEvaluate internal controls and recommend improvements particularly where new technology is implemented or when special projects arise.
Prepare year-end reports, quarterly or other reports as needed and monthly journal entries.
oPerform ongoing review of the procedures used for preparation of general ledger journal vouchers for Global investments, including preparation of work papers.
Compile year-end work papers and reconciliations. Prepare other reports as requested.
Liaison with auditors for questions related to the Global portfolio and provide requested audit documentation.
oPrimary liaison for audit questions related to Global investments. Compile necessary documentation. Assist auditors in understanding foreign currency transactions, income and tax withholding for foreign investments.