Expense Accounting - Assistant Manager

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE STREET CORPORATION is seeking an Assistant Manager (IC Role) for Expense Accounting in Bengaluru. You will manage end-to-end expense accounting activities, close cycles, and journal postings while ensuring accuracy and strong controls in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with GPO and stakeholders to drive process improvements, support audits, and contribute to automation and ERP initiatives within a Shared Services framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/master’s degree in finance or MBA/CA/CA Inter.
• Extensive experience in expense accounting and R2R processes.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close for expense accounting.
• Prepare and post journal entries; amortize prepaid expenses and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate period-end close and reconciliations; assist auditors.

Skills

Excel advanced

US GAAP IFRS

SOX controls

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

MBA/CA/CA-Inter

ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Bachelor in Finance

Tools

Oracle Financials

Essbase

Spotfire

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Functional Job Title: Assistant Manager (IC Role) – Expense AccountingReports to – Assistant Vice PresidentBackground:State Street Global Accounting Operations (GAO) is a process-driven function responsible for all Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within Controllers including:· Integrated close and intercompany.· Revenue accounting· Expense accounting· Specialized product accounting· Cash and deposit governance· Project accounting· Balance sheet substantiation and system to system reconciliations· Transfer pricing· Financial Systems SupportEach global process above is managed by a Global Process Owner (GPO) who owns all aspects of BAU production work, process re-engineering, and automation.Goal of the position:· Accountable to manage end to end Expense Accounting/Broker Dealer, reporting activities from GFC (Global Finance Centre).· Partner with GPO to drive process and controls improvements and process automation.· Successful delivery of Transformation & Re-engineering projectsResponsibilities & TasksPerform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reporting integrity.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.Prepare month end variance analysis & explain the variance to support key stakeholders of the team to present analytical results, findings.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.May serve as a subject matter expert on a particular accounting transaction and also support Broker Dealer domainSupport with queries from regulatory authorities and external auditorsWork with and support the team in day-to-day activities including issues requiring judgement and expertise.Ensure SOPs are updated with the most recent procedure.Participate & contribute Re-Engineering, Automation and other ERP Implementation InitiativesEducation and Experience:Bachelor/master’s degree in finance or MBA/CA/CA InterAccounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)6-8 years of progressive experience in Accounting Operations, Controllers in Record to Report.Experience of working in Controllership/Accounting teams in a Shared Services environmentExtensive practical experience and knowledge of the US GAAP and IFRS accounting standardsExperience of building and maintaining strong control environment (risk excellence, experience with SOX, RCSA controls, etc.), establishing procedures and strong internal controls.Hands on experience in creating and maintaining strong control environment.Skills required: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 FinancialsKnowledge of Spotfire, Tableau, data analytics, Macros and visualization (or similar) a plusConceptual understanding of company-wide financial architecture (GL, sub-GL technology, specialized tools) applicable to the above process groups of processesStrong attention to details & Problem-solving skill.Good knowledge of accounting concepts related to Profit and Loss Account and Balance sheet.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Problem solving skill.Highly organized with ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines.Independent decision-making capabilities demonstrated thought leadership.Strong analytical and ability to analyze and summarize complex financial transaction.About State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.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. Join us in shaping the future.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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO Statement