Financial Accounting Associate

Financial Accounting Associate

In this role, you will:Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functionsReview basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reportsGather financial data for financial and regulatory reportsReview 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 goalsRequired Qualifications:

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

6+ years of experience in a data-focused role within the financial services industry (e.g., banking, asset management, insurance).

Ability to understand inherent risks within data

Strong understanding of financial products, their underlying risks, and how to design a strong robust control environment around those risks

Proven experience leading a small team and proven experience of owning processes front to back

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Demonstrable experience in data reconciliation, validation, and quality assurance.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBAUnderstanding of change management discipline and ability to collaborate effectivelyIntuitive; fast learner with good problem-solving skills.

Extensive hands-on experience with AxiomSL (or comparable enterprise-level financial reporting and data management system)

Experience with data science concepts, methodologies, or tools (e.g., Alteryx, Axiom, PowerBI, Python, R, machine learning for anomaly detection, data visualization) applied to financial data.

Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.