Weekday AI (YC W21)
Finance Associate
Weekday AI (YC W21)India3 days ago
Full-timeOther
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily accounting, bookkeeping, and reporting in accordance with current GAPP standards (US GAAP, IndAS, or IFRS)
  • Ensure accurate regulatory reports are provided to the relevant authorities, with a focus on NFA compliance
  • Gain an understanding of the company's operations and settlement processes; assist the trade operations & settlement team through regular reconciliations and attestation procedures on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Demonstrated experience in establishing processes, policies, procedures, and control frameworks
  • Practical knowledge of working in an ERP environment (such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of financial products and applicable accounting standards
  • Experience in preparing financial statements and related disclosures for broker-dealer operations

Success

  • As an Associate/Senior Associate - Finance, you will assist the team in developing in-house accounting and reporting capabilities, optimizing and integrating finance and accounting processes to provide real-time and accurate financial information to stakeholders
  • Oversee legal entities regarding their financial closing processes and audits
  • Work closely with Trading, Trade-Ops Teams, and external consultants to secure favorable financial outcomes for the organization
  • As the organization experiences growth, you will be flexible in undertaking multiple functions, such as Accounting, Treasury, Settlements, Reporting, etc
  • Over time, acquire subject matter expertise from an accounting, reporting, and regulatory perspective concerning the firm's operational environment
  • Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, work well under pressure, prioritize responsibilities, and manage workloads to meet internal demands

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with a professional accounting qualification (preferably Chartered Accountant/CPA)
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar industry (Banking, Broker-Dealer, etc.)
  • Experience in regulatory reporting is advantageous

Experience in Capital and Liquidity Reporting in a Bank

  • Advanced knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP reporting standards and their application
  • Practical experience working in an ERP-driven environment (such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
  • An understanding of end-to-end trade flow and its related dynamics (settlement, market-making, etc.)
  • Proficient in MS Excel for financial analysis is essential
  • Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • A commitment to continuous learning and willingness to operate across various functions
  • A keen interest in Fintech, blockchain, and digital assets

Skills

CA

IFRS

GAAP

Key Skills

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