Senior Financial Accountant

As a Senior Financial Accountant at Wells Fargo, you will play a crucial role as the lead Consultant for financial accounting matters within various lines of business and control functions. Your responsibilities will include offering technical expertise on accounting issues, regulatory information, and research, providing assistance on major transactions and product development, as well as supporting the preparation and review of financial and regulatory reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating practices and procedures for financial control, articulating policy changes to management, and ensuring ongoing financial control functions align with internal controls policies. In this role, you will apply your extensive specialized knowledge to act as an internal consultant, lead complex projects impacting multiple lines of business, and identify compliance and risk management requirements for the areas you support. Regular communication and consultation with experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise will also be part of your responsibilities. The qualifications required for this role include a minimum of 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting, or Risk Reporting. Desired qualifications include being a good team player, a self-starter with excellent communication skills, ability to track deadlines, work effectively in a team environment, and experience with tools like Oracle, Essbase, and Alteryx. As a candidate, you are expected to be a Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA with relevant experience in Finance & Accounting, possess significant experience in reconciliation, SEC and Regulatory reporting, and have knowledge of US GAAP, particularly Accounting for Loans. Control-focused mindset, strong problem-solving skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and experience in general ledger management are key attributes for success in this role. Please note the job expectations include adherence to shift timings from 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm IST, with the requirement to work until 1 am on critical days and business requirements. Reporting to the office three days a week is mandatory without exceptions. If you are passionate about finance and accounting, possess the required qualifications and desired skills, and are willing to contribute to a culture of strong customer relationships and risk mitigation, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity before the posting end date on 10 Aug 2025. At Wells Fargo, we value Equal Opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the recruitment process. To ensure compliance with Wells Fargo's policies and procedures, candidates must directly represent their own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Third-party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo, and adherence to the drug-free workplace policy is mandatory. If you require a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, please visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo for assistance.,