Finance Associate LEC

Responsibilities

• Day to day Accounting, Book-keeping, Reporting as per the extant GAAP (US, IndAS or IFRS)
• Ownership of operating legal entity as legal entity controller.
• Preparation, Review of Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Financial Statements; Consolidation of various entities to deliver Group’s results quarterly, annually.
• Assist with technical accounting issues such as Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Stock Options, Business Combinations, MTM accounting, and other accounting matters
• Legal Entity Management – Entity’s jurisdiction specific reporting, accounting & compliances.
• Tax Compliance
• Supporting the business in the setup, opening & Closing of entities and adapting the entity’s ledger and system requirements.
• Intercompany Balances monitoring, settlement, managing Transfer pricing arrangement arrangements,.
• Coordination with External Auditors, Audit Committee and other relevant teams in/out of the organization.
• Hands-on knowledge of working /operating in an environment with ERP (like NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Success

• As Associate/Senior Associate - Finance, you will help the team build inhouse accounting & reporting capabilities, streamline & consolidate Finance & Accounting process and ensure real-time & accurate financial information to all the stakeholders.
• Manage Legal Entities w.r.t. their Regulatory, Statutory, Management & Tax deliverables, filings.
• You will be required to work very closely with Trading, Trade-Ops Teams & External consultants to ensure best financial outcomes for the organization.
• Keep pace with the growth phase of the organization, you will be open to move across and perform multiple functions i.e. Accounting, Treasury, Settlements, Reporting, etc.
• Over a course of time, build SME knowledge (from accounting, reporting, regulatory perspective) of the environment the firm is operating in.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload to meet internal needs

Required Qualifications

• Accounting Graduate + Professional degree in accounting (preferably Chartered Accountant/CPA)
• Prior working experience of 3-5 years in similar industry (Banking, Broker-Dealer etc.) and specifically with the Trading division.
• Has managed E-2-E deliverables of Legal Entities in recent past along with Transfer Pricing arrangements.
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate a rounded commercial approach to legal entity controllership and analysis, with proven skills in insightful management reporting, analysis and sound technical accounting skills.

• Expert knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP reporting standards and its application.
• Hands-on knowledge of working /operating in an environment with ERP (like NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Understanding of E2E Trade Flow & related dynamics (Settlement, Market-making etc.)
• Proficiency with MS Excel Finance is a must
• Enthusiastic, Self-starter, Detail-oriented with excellent analytical & problem-solving capability and with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to continuously learn and be open to operating across various functions.
• Penchant to learn about Fintech, blockchain, and digital assets.