Assistant Manager Full Time or Flexible Working in Bengaluru, India

Assistant Manager - Expense Accounting

State Street Global Accounting Operations (GAO) is a process-driven function responsible for all Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within Controllers including:
Project accounting
Balance sheet substantiation and system to system reconciliations
Financial Systems Support
Successful delivery of Transformation & Re-engineering projects

• Prepare, Review and post journal entries to record accrued expenses in the correct period, amortize prepaid expenses and fixed assets while maintaining schedules that tie to the balance sheet.
• Ensure an accurate and timely period-end close by ensuring all transactions are recorded, journal entries are posted, accounts are reconciled where needed and consolidated at required level.
• Manage time to assist with ad-hoc projects and new transactions to support the GAO Accounting group.
• Prepare Regulatory, SEC, and Internal reporting.
• Be the first point of contact for assigned account and ensure that compliance requirements are adhered to (e.g. company policies surrounding standard of conduct, information security, employment regulations)
• Reconcile bank, prepaid and accrual accounts, against the supporting and facilitate any entries if required.
• Participate in or conduct a wide range of accounting and financial analyses on critical and complex issues which may include variance analysis and accounting transactions.
• Support with queries from regulatory authorities and external auditors
• Participate & contribute Re-Engineering, Automation and other ERP Implementation Initiatives.

~ Education and Experience:

• Bachelor/master's degree in finance or MBA
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in Accounting Operations, Controllers in Record to Report.
• Experience of working in Controllership/Accounting teams in a Shared Services environment
• Extensive practical experience and knowledge of the US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Experience of building and maintaining strong control environment (risk excellence, experience with SOX, RCSA controls, etc.), Experience of leading/working redesign, centralization, standardization and automation of R2R processes
• Experience of implementing accounting technology (Oracle, SAP) in a major institution
• Hands on experience in creating and maintaining strong control environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio), advance levels of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, excel workbook maintenance best practices)
• Knowledge of Essbase, Oracle Financials
• Knowledge of Spotfire, Tableau, data analytics, Macros and visualization (or similar) a plus
• Conceptual understanding of company-wide financial architecture (GL, sub-GL technology, specialized tools) applicable to the above process groups of processes
• Strong analytical and ability to analyse and summarize complex financial transactions.
• Good knowledge of accounting concepts related to Profit and Loss Account and Balance sheet.
• Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.