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Wells Fargo

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Chennai, India

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a financial accounting associate.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functions
  • Review basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reports
  • Gather financial data for financial and regulatory reports
  • Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy
  • Receive direction from managers and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal control policies
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:

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  • 6+ months of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired qualifications:
  • Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/ MBA finance with 3+y ears of experience in Finance & Accounting
  • Significant experience in preparing end to end reconciliation, SEC and Regulatory reporting, preparation of Financial Statements
  • Knowledge of US GAAP, particularly Accounting for Loans
  • Control focused, knowledge of controls around reconciliations, Journal entries and Financial Reporting
  • Liaise and effectively present owned processes to auditors, other teams
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft excel skills
  • General ledger experience
  • Ability to trace and investigate transactions to resolve questionable data and apply corrective actions when necessary
Job Expectations:
  • Shift : 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • 3 days work from office.
Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-361955
Employment Type: Full Time

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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