Senior Accountant

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is looking for a Senior Accountant for their Mumbai office, offering a 4-day in-office hybrid work arrangement. The Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and financial planning.

The role involves supporting month-end closes, regulatory reporting, and improving financial reporting processes. Candidates should ideally possess 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience and qualifications like CA or ACCA.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of accounting experience in the Wealth Management sector with exposure to financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Basic understanding of FCA reporting requirements and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of local GAAP / IFRS; familiarity with US-GAAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes for Wealth entities.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining cash flow reports.
• Execute financial reporting submissions to local regulatory bodies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Fully qualified in CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financial Systems

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Senior Accountant – EMEA West

Morningstar’s Finance team is responsible for accounting, financial planning and analysis of the company’s financial results, ensuring adherence to local statutory requirements, and compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (FCA, etc.). The team works closely with our business groups to provide them with timely and insightful information for informed business decisions.

We are looking for a Wealth Accountant – EMEA West (UK, Jersey, Middle East, and South Africa) to join our finance team. This role sits within the Wealth pillar, combining regulatory support and controllership activities. Reporting to the Wealth Controller – EMEA West, the successful candidate will support regulatory reporting requirements and contribute to core controllership functions including month‑end close, financial analysis, and business partnering.

Location: Mumbai office with a 4‑day in‑office hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end and quarter‑end close processes for Wealth entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining cash flow reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational needs.
• Execute financial reporting submissions to local regulatory bodies in relevant jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to meet regulatory reporting requirements and address compliance‑related issues.
• Participate in preparing materials for regulated entities’ board meetings.
• Support modelling of regulatory and liquid capital, wind‑down scenarios, and stress tests for regulated entities.
• Help prepare quarterly board packs for regulated entities.
• Maintain the financial risk register for presentation to the legal entity board of directors.
• Identify and implement improvements in regulatory reporting and controllership processes.
• Stay informed about local and international regulations impacting financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; fully qualified in CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience in the Wealth Management sector with exposure to financial reporting and month‑end close processes.
• Basic understanding of FCA reporting requirements and regulatory processes.
• Detail‑oriented, motivated, and able to learn and manage tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of local GAAP / IFRS; familiarity with US‑GAAP is a plus.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Oracle Financial Systems and Hyperion Financial Management.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

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