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About WTW
WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, WTW has 50,000+ employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at https://www.wtwco.com/en-us.
About the team
The Legal Entity Controllership (LEC) team is part of WTW's Global Finance Services organization and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, supporting financial reporting, and partnering with country finance teams to manage legal entity accounting activities globally.
Responsibilities
* Responsibility for managing International & Western Europe Country Accounts and liaison with respective country Chief Financial Officer’s / Accountants to ensure a smooth Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly closing
* Ensure that all the International & Western Europe Country Accounting books are closed by WD4 as per Local GAAP & US GAAP.
* Take the responsibility to reconcile all the International & Western Europe country accounts with the General Ledger within the Group timelines thereby highlighting and resolving the differences.
* Ensure that all International & Western Europe and Western Europe Countries submit various MIS reports, Cash Flows and also present the reports to UK counterparts as per Group Specific Timelines.
* To support new systems
* Support the team in day to day management of accounts
* Review the objectives with the team to understand the strategies and challenge areas in meeting them
* Maintain strong stakeholder relationships
* Participate in knowledge sharing forums across the organization
* Ensure absolute data integrity and minimize the error related to processing
* Monitor Compliance guidelines in achieving the monthly Targets/Metrics
* Ensure application of controls to overcome loopholes in the processes
* Monitor and achieve the Metrics of the team
Requirements:
* 2-4 years of experience in the role of Finance within a large multinational organisation.
* Technical knowledge of using Power Query / Power BI / PowerPoint Presentations / VBA Macros
* Good understanding of financial systems e.g. Oracle, etc.
* Should have Proficiency of MS Office Suite and proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
* Ability to handle multiple projects in a changing environment
* Strong critical thinking and the ability to assess various complex issues and come to quick solutions.
* Appreciation for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment.
* Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality
* Strong communication skills, team player
* Excellent stakeholder management skills and proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst working under pressure.
* Ability to work independently without constant supervision, but with ability to communicate issues, delays and exceptions as necessary.
* Building good relationships with offshore teams and influencing individuals
* Knowledge of US GAAP, working knowledge of Oracle General Ledger system, Blackline, CoPilot Eclipse, Qlickview, Alteryx Reconciliation System Business Object Tool like MR3 and ER2 will be an added advantage
Qualifications
Graduation or post-graduation in Finance/Accounts.
The Application Process
Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
Stage 2: Live video interview – round 1
Stage 3: Live video interview – round 2
Stage 4: Offer and onboarding
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com .