Financial Accountant

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accountant

• 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

• 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

• Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 2+ years of experience in Finance Accounting
• Experience preparing regulatory returns for a financial services organization, ideally encompassing both US and International (UK/European capital liquidity returns, as well as financial/statistical reporting) output.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a team structure.
• Innovative mindset, with a track record of process enhancement (enhancing efficiency, control, transparency).
• Understanding of change management discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively data management teams and Technology partners
• Understanding of regulatory/best in class expectations in respect of controls and governance
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately to senior audiences
• Strong academic background, and a financial/accounting professional qualification.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work.
• Intuitive; fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

• Perform and review complex activities associated with preparing US regulatory returns
• Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various Regulatory rules to ensure accuracy
• Participate in UAT testing and go live
• Knowledge of NextGentools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Confluence, Workiva and similar
• Shift Timings: IST 13.30 to 22.30