Accountant

Job Description

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! What is the Accountant responsible for? The Corporate Accounting is responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records for FT Corporate entities, including preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, and variance analysis. What are the ongoing responsibilities of Accountant? Daily / Weekly Responsibilities Review and post daily transactions. Review accounts payable transactions for assigned accounts on weekly basis for proper coding and classification. Support designated functional group team and understood the details. Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts in Blackline reconciliation tool. Monthly / Quarterly Responsibilities: Perform monthly close process for respective functional group. Prepare monthly financial statements (income statements and balance sheets), variance analysis and supporting details for assigned functional group. Other Responsibilities Timely and effective communication with the other team members and managers, including status update for the assigned entities Participate in various ad-hoc cross-departmental / cross-functional projects. What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful? This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business. At least 2 years of financial accounting with reporting experience, preferably within multinational corporations with a matrix organizational environment. Attention to details. Understanding of U.S. GAAP. Strong analytical and reasoning skills. Strong problem solving and resolution skills. Strong written / verbal communication skills. Strong inter-personal skill to establish and maintain on-going working relationships with various individuals both within and outside FT Finance. Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate performance of certain tasks with other teams with supervision. Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products and activities of assigned. Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger, preferably Workday. Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet upload, pivot tables and related functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word Preferred Experience Prior working experience within the mutual fund or asset management industry. Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. Hear more from our employees By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered. Highlights Of Our Benefits Include Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents) Life insurance for protection of employees’ families Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families Personal loan assistance Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) 12 weeks Paternity leave Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria Transport facility Child day care facility for women employees Cricket grounds and gymnasium Library Health Center with doctor availability HDFC ATM on the campus Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. 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