QUALIFICATIONS
- Accounting or finance degree; CPA or CA required; MBA a plus
- 2+ years of experience in Risk Assessments, Controls testing, or Compliance space, preferably within the accounting or finance domain
- Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA, AuditBoard a plus
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP/international financial reporting standards experience a plus
- Computer literacy including strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of general accounting concepts with an ability to perform technical accounting research
- Excellent organizational ability and keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; ability to perform well under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent team skills and customer service attitude
- Ability to maintain confidential information
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You’ll be part of our Group Controlling team in Gurgaon, India.
Group Controlling is responsible for maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, developing and maintaining finance policies, managing financial risk for the firm, accounting and integration of firm acquisitions, adhering to external and internal reporting requirements, and spearheading various transformation projects for the broader finance function.
The group also provides support to accounting managers, firm operations, and firm leadership and works collaboratively with many different teams (Treasury, Pricing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal, Risk & Insurance, Real Estate, Tax, etc.) around the firm.
There is a flexibility to hire at Finance Accountant or Senior Accountant level depending on the candidate's experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will support Group Controlling in all aspects of the team’s mission. This includes performing monthly, quarterly, and yearly activities within the Group Controlling team with responsibilities primarily in assisting risk and compliance at the firm, accounting policy compliance, involvement in various projects/initiatives, and support of Finance colleagues worldwide.
You will assist the team on formalized Risk & Control programs, performing walk-throughs, tests of design, and tests of effectiveness across the Finance function. You will work with Finance team members to identify control weaknesses and gaps, process improvements, and system updates.
Additionally, you will coordinate with internal audit colleagues to ensure timely follow-up and implementation of findings. In conjunction with the review of internal audit findings, you will identify themes across issued reports with suggestions and proposals for action across the finance function through new policy creation, policy refinement, process changes, and system updates. You will support access management design, policies, and recertification across finance systems, research various technical accounting matters on an ad-hoc basis, assist with the continuous improvement of finance policies, and perform compliance testing.
You will maintain close interactions with other departments with significant financial inputs and respond to questions from stakeholders (e.g., cell finance) as a subject matter expert. You will also assist the Group Controlling team with special projects and ad-hoc analysis.
