Finance, Legal Entity Controller

Goldman Sachs & Co. ,
London, Greater London
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MORE ABOUT THIS JOB FINANCE 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 division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS YOUR IMPACT As a Legal Entity Controller you will take complete ownership of the financial reporting and monitoring across a wide range of legal entities. You will develop an in-depth understanding of these entities, including their investments, business strategies, and associated technical and management accounting requirements. We're looking for a bright, driven professional to join our Legal Entity Controller team, who is keen to use and develop their technical accounting skills to provide high quality reporting and analysis of our entities' assets and profitability in a challenging and varied environment. OUR IMPACT Controllers are a diverse team of specialists charged with ensuring the fir! m meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. Whether Legal Entity Controller are ensuring the integrity of our entities' financial information, facilitating management reporting and business models, or offering analytical support, our work will contribute directly to the firm's success. As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department have the opportunity to experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated information technology systems on a daily basis. If you are keen to develop an in-depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place to further your career. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy working in a strong team focused culture, and are motivated by opportunities for challenging stretch assignments. You will receive continuous training, both formal and informal, to ensure your ongoing professional development and have exposure to and support from senior members of our team from the outset. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL + Preparation, analysis, review and presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to senior management, directors, and other key stakeholders under US GAAP + Preparation and analysis of financial statements, including resolving complex technical accounting issues and disclosure requirements, and liaising with external auditors (predominately under UK GAAP) + Take full ownership and become the subject matter expert (or Financial Controller equivalent) for entire legal entities, or significant processes for large entities, across many of the firm's different business lines + Understand the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions + Facilitating the quarterly consolidated reporting of the Goldman Sachs Group with regular interaction with Financial Reporting in New York + Coordination with multiple teams across the firm - and across the globe - including Corporate Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Tax and Transfer Pricing, in a collaborative and problem-solving capacity + Proactively seeking opportunities to improve our workflows, technology, and integrity of reporting information + Understand the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions + Involvement in a broad range of cross-divisional projects and initiatives SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE + Recently qualified accountant - ACA or equivalent + Able to demonstrate technical accounting knowledge in your current area of expertise + Experience in preparation of audited financial statements under US, UK GAAP or IFRS an advantage + A track record of improving processes and adding value to clients/stakeholders PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS + Strong analytical skill- You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment + Functional expertise - Enjoy keeping up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends + Strong technical accounting skills- You demonstrate strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative to broaden your knowledge and resolve accounting issues + Personal drive and motivation- Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your own performance, work intensely towards challenging goals + A client and business focus- Effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with clients, help the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations + Strong teamwork ethic- You are a strong team player

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