Senior Analyst - Financial Controllers

Goldman Sachs Services Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Analyst in Controllers to reinforce financial control and reporting for global operations. You will work with investment accounting, private funds, and intercompany activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP/IFRS.

The role requires 4–6 years CA/CPA experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate with auditors and fund administrators. You will support monthly closes, tax calculations, and capital planning with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/ CPA with experience 4 - 6 years in the Investment Accounting/ alternative investments /private funds market and process management desired.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review, USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.
• Basic industry knowledge in Investment/Fund Accounting and strong accounting knowledge.
• Accounting knowledge of financial products is desired.
• MS Office skills knowledge (Word, Excel) required.
• Strong analytical skills, Accuracy and detail oriented.
• Candidate must be able to grasp new concepts quickly, team oriented and proactive.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set, Team management experience is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the asset management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets
• Prepare/Review monthly/quarterly/ annual financial accounts closing for multiple entities as per local and USGAAP requirements and disclosures
• Provide variance analysis for such Financials
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS (preferred)
• Support intercompany balances, reconciliations, payments etc
• Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
• Cash management, payments and capital planning process
• Assist in ad hoc requests for financial information of entities assigned
• Review/prepare tax calculations including corporate income tax and Goods and Services Tax
• Liaise with other internal departments within the firm (e.g. tax, legal, treasury, deal teams, middle office) globally in the course of his/ her work.
• Review quarterly / monthly valuations and NAVs for private equity and hedge funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Proactive

Team collaboration

Education

CA/CPA

Tools

US GAAP

IFRS

MS Excel

Job description

Controllers - LEC - Snr Analyst - Bengaluru CONTROLLERS

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

OUR IMPACT

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

BUSINESS UNIT

The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds. The Investment Accounting team performs the accounting and reporting functions under local as well as USGAAP for the firm’s investments in various real estate, loan and private equity portfolios.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the asset management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets
• Prepare/Review monthly/quarterly/ annual financial accounts closing for multiple entities as per local and USGAAP requirements and disclosures
• Provide variance analysis for such Financials
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS (preferred)
• Support intercompany balances, reconciliations, payments etc
• Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
• Cash management, payments and capital planning process
• Assist in ad hoc requests for financial information of entities assigned
• Review/prepare tax calculations including corporate income tax and Goods and Services Tax
• Liaise with other internal departments within the firm (e.g. tax, legal, treasury, deal teams, middle office) globally in the course of his/ her work.
• Review quarterly / monthly valuations and NAVs for private equity and hedge funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Qualified CA/ CPA with experience 4 - 6 years in the Investment Accounting/ alternative investments /private funds market and process management desired
• Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review, USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.
• Basic industry knowledge in Investment/Fund Accounting and strong accounting knowledge.
• Accounting knowledge of financial products is desired
• MS office skills knowledge (Word, Excel) required
• Strong analytical skills, Accuracy and detail oriented
• Candidate must be able to grasp new concepts quickly, team oriented and proactive
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set, Team management experience is a definite plus

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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