Financial Accountant - Payroll

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accountant - Payroll for both Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Join a high-impact global accounting team supporting international operational finance across APAC, EMEA, India, and the Philippines. This role blends core financial accounting, regulatory reporting, and tax/accounting integration, providing end-to-end visibility into financial operations across multiple jurisdictions.

In this role, you will: Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies Provide functional advice and training to individuals Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise

Required Qualifications: 2+ years 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 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA/CPA/ACCA preferred)

Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting international or multi-jurisdictional operations preferred Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting Experience with multi-country accounting and regulatory requirements Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of internal controls and audit processes Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities Ability to work in a global, fast-paced environment Interest in automation, transformation, and continuous improvement

Job Expectations: Perform complex accounting activities including general ledger management, financial reporting, and account reconciliations Prepare and review financial statements, regulatory reports, and account certifications Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance Support month-end and quarter-end close activities across multiple regions Collaborate across APAC, EMEA, India, and the Philippines to standardize processes Support tax accounting activities including workpapers, audit support, and compliance Execute internal controls and governance processes and support audits Identify and resolve data quality issues and process gaps Participate in process automation, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives Engage with global finance, tax, payroll, and systems stakeholders Global exposure across APAC, EMEA, India, and Philippines Broad scope combining accounting, tax, and operational finance High visibility with cross-functional leadership Opportunities for career growth in international accounting Involvement in automation and transformation initiatives

Financial Accounting:  Covers jobs responsible for recording, reviewing, and reconciling financial transactions, as well as preparing and reviewing financial statements.

• Exposure to Payroll Accounting and reconciliation would be beneficial

Posting End Date:  

9 Jul 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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