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Wells Fargo

Financial Accountant, Legal Entity Controller

Chennai, India

About the Role

Working within the International Controllers Team, this role supports the maintenance of a robust financial control environment across the international region (primarily EMEA), helping achieve the primary objective of ensuring the accuracy of the books and records across entities within the regions and the timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include the performance of financial controls and preparation of financial reports across assigned entities and/or lines of business, providing exposure to a wide range of business lines and banking products

Responsibilities

Performance of legal entity related financial control and reporting tasks, including:

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  • Ensure accurate books and records in compliance with relevant GAAP, preparation of the management accounts and assisting with ad hoc queries.
  • Raise journals/perform established control tasks to evidence integrity of books and records, prepare management accounts.
  • Identification of control weaknesses; proposal and implementation of remediating controls.
  • Develop and perform financial control tasks including analytical review, transaction analysis, reconciliations, substantiation of GL balances, revenue analysis, cost analysis.
  • Ensure operational documentation is maintained in line with relevant Wells Fargo policies
  • Line of Business/Support Functions Contact
  • Perform Financial Control activities to support Business Lines/Support Functions and providing them with entity level reporting relating to their Line of Business/Support Function
  • Assisting in explaining variances and facilitating understanding of relevant financial results
  • Providing ad-hoc accounting support as necessary in relation to ad-hoc queries and projects (including new business initiatives)
  • Support preparation of audited annual financial statements:
  • Provision of financial data to facilitate creation of financial statements
  • Interaction with external auditors as necessary
  • Responsible for preparation of Intercompany Balance Sheet and Income Statement reports on a monthly/quarterly basis
  • Responsible for preparation of Entity level analysis of Indirect Non-Interest Income/Expense (INII/INIE)
  • Engagement with regulatory reporting team members to facilitate effective cross team interaction
Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 5+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
  • Experience of working in a financial services organization
  • Experience in preparation of internal financial reporting, considering both Legal Entity and Line of Business dimensions.
  • Working knowledge of financial services/products and their accounting treatment (US GAAP and IFRS).
  • Self-motivated/proactive approach, with the ability to work independently within a team structure.
  • Innovative mindset, with a track record of process enhancement (enhancing efficiency, control, transparency).
  • Understanding of best-in-class expectations in respect of controls and governance.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately.
  • Fast learner with an inquisitive mindset and good problem-solving skills.
  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of 'NextGen' tools such as Tableau, Confluence, Alteryx, Workiva and similar
Shift Timings: IST 13.30 to 22.30

Posting End Date:
28 May 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-347416
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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