Job Description
About Goldman Sachs
The Goldman Sachs Group is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 186+, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.
Business Unit Overview
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures.
Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in depth.
Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.
Job Responsibilities
Broad responsibilities include the following:
Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the investment management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets
Reviewing quarterly valuations and NAV for private equity funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities
Handle reporting requirements to Senior Management and to IMD.
Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions
Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
Basic Qualifications
Skill / Experience
Required skill sets include:
Qualified CA / Non CA with experience in the alternative investment/private funds’ market and process management desired
Work Experience: 2-8 years
Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review; USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.
Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge. Accounting knowledge of financial products like Interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options etc. is desired
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel) required
Preferred Qualification
Competencies
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills
Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set
Team management experience is a definite plus
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 186+, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer
The Goldman Sachs Group is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 186+, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.
Business Unit Overview
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures.
Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in depth.
Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.
Job Responsibilities
Broad responsibilities include the following:
Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the investment management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets
Reviewing quarterly valuations and NAV for private equity funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities
Handle reporting requirements to Senior Management and to IMD.
Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions
Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
Basic Qualifications
Skill / Experience
Required skill sets include:
Qualified CA / Non CA with experience in the alternative investment/private funds’ market and process management desired
Work Experience: 2-8 years
Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review; USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.
Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge. Accounting knowledge of financial products like Interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options etc. is desired
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel) required
Preferred Qualification
Competencies
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills
Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set
Team management experience is a definite plus
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 186+, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Controllers | Fund Accounting |Private| | Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
