Job details
Job type full-time
Benefits pulled from the full job description
Health insurance
Full job description
At franklin templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomesWe do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challengeOver 9,500 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countriesFor more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our teamWhat is the senior accountant- corp accounting us group responsible for?
The senior accountant-corporate accounting is responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records for the u.s corporate service company franklin templeton companies llc, including the preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, and variance analysisThe senior accountant will primarily support the accounting for technology related accounts and responsibilities within the corporate services group, including market data services, outside data services, telecom, equipment leases and project costing related activities
What are the ongoing responsibilities of senior accountant ? daily / weekly responsibilities:
Review and post daily transactions.
Review accounts payable transactions for assigned accounts on weekly basis for proper coding and classification.
Prepare and submit accounts payable re-class requests as needed.
Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts.
Provide project costing support as needed
Monthly / quarterly responsibilities:
Perform monthly close process for u.sCorporate service entities as assigned.
Prepare monthly financial statements (income statements and balance sheets), variance analysis and supporting details for the above entities.
Prepare and complete 10q and 10k deliverables as assigned.
Complete tic-b reporting for technology accruals.
Complete project costing responsibilities as assigned
Other responsibilities:
Timely and effective communication with the other team members and managers, including status update for the assigned entities
Participate in various ad-hoc cross-departmental / cross-functional projects.
What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?
Cpa , qualified chartered accountant required.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with coursework in intermediate and advanced accounting
At least three years of financial accounting with reporting experience preferably within multinational corporations with a matrix organizational environment.
Attention to details.
Thorough knowledge of u.sGaap.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
Strong problem solving and resolution skills.
Strong written / verbal communication skills.
Strong inter-personal skill to establish and maintain on-going working relationships with various individuals both within and outside ft finance.
Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate performance of certain tasks with other teams with supervision.
Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products and activities of assigned.
Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger, preferably peoplesoft financials
Strong proficiency in microsoft excel including spreadsheet upload, pivot tables and related functions.
Proficiency in microsoft word
Preferred experience:
Prior working experience within the mutual fund or asset management industry.
Knowledge and exposure to international accounting issues, currency translation and consolidations
Job level - individual contributor shift work timings - 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm ist what makes franklin templeton investments unique? in addition to the dynamic and professional environment at franklin templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of total rewards —the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and resultsHighlights of our benefits include:
Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 web-based training courses
An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
Medical, life and personal accident insurance benefit for employeesMedical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
Personal loan assistance
Employee stock investment plan (esip)
“location specific benefits” as mentioned below
Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
Cricket grounds and gymnasium
Library
Health center with doctor availability
Hdfc atm on the campus
Franklin templeton investments is an equal opportunity employerWe invite you to visit us at franklin templeton careers to learn more about our company and our career opportunitiesFranklin templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environmentIf you believe that you need a workplace arrangement to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying forWe will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangementIt may take up to three business days to receive a response to your requestPlease note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.
Hiring insights
Job activity
Posted 2 days ago
