Financial Accounting Associate - Controllers

Controllers - Financial Accounting - Associate - Bengaluru

Controllers

Controllers are responsible for external and internal financial reporting for the firm and its subsidiaries, including the firm’s earnings release and SEC reporting, daily internal management reporting, legal entity reporting, fund accounting for the Firm’s investment funds, and the firm’s compensation accounting functions.

Across these functions, Controllers use their expertise to ensure the integrity of financial information and that the firm and its subsidiaries meet the reporting obligations of a public financial institution.

Business Unit 

We’re a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

Our Impact

Within Goldman Sachs Controllers you will work in an environment conducive to cross-functional collaboration, where all opinions are listened to and valued. Controllers embodies a culture focused on personal development and performance improvement, offers exposure to senior stakeholders for all levels and embraces openness and knowledge sharing amongst teams. Flexible working and internal mobility opportunities can be considered.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Asia Pacific Management Reporting team sits within the Controllers division. This is a very high-profile team involved in a wide range of areas/ issues that interacts with many other areas of the Firm.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following: 

• Preparation of financials and commentaries for internal management reporting purpose, including daily, weekly and monthly revenue and expense reports on rotation.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial reports that explain moves in the region’s revenues and expenses in the context of current market events.
• Analyse operating expenses and provide monthly and quarterly expense analysis.
• Responding to ad-hoc queries from the Executive Office and a wide array of internal departments.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Close liaison with other areas of the firm, including Product Controllers, Legal Entity Controllers, Regulatory Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Technology and Revenue - Producing Divisions.
• Participation in global financial/regulatory projects (systems development, segment restructure, new dashboard/reporting products).

SKILLS REQUIRED 

• Qualified chartered accountant/CPA with 0-1 years of experience. Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge.
• Effective, confident communication with all levels of staff within Controllers and other internal departments, both within and outside the region.
• Client-focused and business oriented, with a general interest in the financial markets.
• Multi-tasking/strong organizational skills needed to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player, analytical, exercises good judgment with an attention to detail and a strong control mindset.
• Advanced PC skills, particularly with Excel, Powerpoint and Automation tools.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability[1]statement.html

Please note that our firm has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees who work 

onsite at any of our U.S. locations to safeguard the health and well-being of all our employees and others who enter our U.S. offices. This role requires the employee to be able to work on-site. As a condition of employment, employees working on-site at any of our U.S. locations are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and to have either had COVID-19 or received a booster dose if eligible under Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) guidance, unless prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious accommodation, or any other accommodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process. Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.

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Experience Level

Mid Level