Controllers - Investment Accounting - Associate - Bengaluru Bengaluru · India · Associate

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs seeks an experienced Controller professional to safeguard assets and manage accounting/reporting for private funds across the firm’s investment vehicles. You will review valuations, NAVs, and year-end statements while coordinating with Big 4 auditors.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, fund launches/liquidations, and collaboration with multiple divisions to ensure accurate financial reporting and control environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard assets and reputation by supporting the asset management division and ensuring compliance with policies and global market rules.
• Review quarterly / monthly valuations and NAVs for private equity and hedge funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities
• Support the fund launch and liquidation processes
• Handle corporate, regulatory and management reporting for funds
• Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions
• Work closely with fund administrators and auditors

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Audit coordination

Education

CA/CPA

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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
• Review quarterly / monthly valuations and NAVs for private equity and hedge funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities
• Support the fund launch and liquidation processes
• Handle corporate, regulatory and management reporting for funds
• Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions
• Work closely with fund administrators and auditors

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

Please note that our firm has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees who work onsite at any of our U.S. locations to safeguard the health and well-being of all our employees and others who enter our U.S. offices. This role requires the employee to be able to work on-site. As a condition of employment, employees working on-site at any of our U.S. locations are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and to have either had COVID-19 or received a booster dose if eligible under Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) guidance, unless prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious accommodation, or any other accommodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process. Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Healthcare & Medical Insurance

We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health Services

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

Child Care & Family Care

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

Benefits at Goldman Sachs

Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.