CA FRESHER AS FINANCE-CONTROLLERS-MBD-ANALYST,BANGALORE
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets - to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analysis of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.Principal Responsibilities:
Job duties include accounting for funds which own investments in foreign and domestic real estate and/or securities investments which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and fair value accounting.
Responsibilities also include-
Prepare and book journal entries consisting of:
Daily cash into and out of the funds
Monthly management fee accruals
Quarterly equity pickups where applicable
Quarterly mark to market entries,
Currency purchases
Miscellaneous income and expenses
In addition to the above the employee may be asked to prepare or assist with the preparation of the following:
Quarterly balance sheet and income statement analytics
Research of variances and reporting to Dallas / New York
Cash reconciliations
Financial statement preparation including footnotes for some entities
Trial balances and reporting packages for various corporate entities
Liaison with Investment and Fund Accounting groups in Tokyo, Paris, Dallas and New York
Various other ad hoc management reporting requests
Basic Qualifications
Chartered Accountant Desired 6 months of experience
Prior general ledger experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use
Familiarity with electronic accounting packages
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented JD Edwards and/or Investran knowledge preferred.
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Accuracy and attention to detail
