DWS India Finance – Associate

Job Description

Job Title: DWS India Finance – Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• Support the DWS India CFO, performing validation and checks (V&C) on DWS India head office reporting, month end closing, Audit, regulatory submissions and transfer pricing process.
• Support in the entity Accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) process and related journal bookings
• Support indirect, corporate taxes and transfer pricing compliances
• Assisting on treasury related matters as necessary
• This role will also cover entity planning, Internal Control and Oversight, and Relationship Management
• Communication will be a key element, including dealing with various DWS and DB teams

Key relationships/Interactions

• DWS APAC CFO, DWS India CFO, DWS India Entity Controller
• DB Group Finance – DKS Finance, Cost Close, Compensation, Allocations, Legal Entity Close, Reference Data
• DWS regional and global teams
• Deloitte (for Tax Book of Work)
• External Auditors
• Local regulators

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Entity Close Reporting

• Review and analysis of month end financial accounting for DWS India, including the analysis of month end Profit and Loss
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable process to ensure regular settlements and avoid long outstanding receivables and payables
• Support export procedures like Softex, EDPMS, STPI and related FEMA compliances
• Secondary account owner of balance sheet items of DWS India, which includes review of account reconciliations performed by primary account owners
• Support year end external audit and any regulatory queries and submissions
• Review, analysis and advisory where Finance input is required. Consequently, excellent analytical skills will be required.
• The Finance Analyst will be working directly with various DWS and DWS India stakeholders. Communication and interpersonal skills are therefore highly desirable to succeed in the position.

Transfer Pricing

• Work with TP Governance to ensure alignment with TP topics and inventories are kept
• Review of DWS India cost recharges, invoicing and settlement to relevant DWS and DB entities
• Design and implement process change solutions for DWS India
• Subject matter expert for India accounting policies/standards

Your skills and experience

Candidates will ideally have previous experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 1-3 year locally qualified Accountant or 3–7-year experienced Commerce graduate
• Regulatory reporting and financial accounting
• Management reporting

Skills and Knowledge A combination of the following areas of experience would be highly regarded

• With knowledge on local India GAAP
• Hans on experience in GST compliance
• Proficient in MS Excel
• SAP knowledge (Good to have)

Key Finance Competencies

• Teamwork & Organisational Influence
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Business Advisory & Partnership
• Financial Control and Leadership
• Flexibility, Adaptability and Innovation

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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