13 Oct
Goldman Sachs
London
Job description
Responsibilities
- Preparing the daily profit and loss account for the business, involving an assessment of the nature of revenue generated in the context of market moves and risk held as well as reconciliation between front office systems, sub-ledger and the firm's general ledger.
- Performing periodic independent valuation reviews for less liquid assets held by the firm and alternative investment funds managed by the firm.
This ranges across private equity, private credit and real estate assets.
- Participate in strategic initiatives to improve process flows and analysis as well as proactively seeking opportunities to improve workflows.
- Preparing monthly accounts for posting to the firm's general ledger and producing / reviewing relevant external disclosures.
- Interact effectively and pro-actively with the business to solve accounting issues and facilitate financial information flows which form the basis ofmercial decisions.
- Developing an in-depth knowledge of products and market awareness.
- Ensuringpliance with all the Firm's financial reporting requirements.
- Preparing, analyzing, reviewing and presentation of investments on the daily balance sheet.
- Understanding of the impact of Regulatory rules on the business's activity.
- Facilitating the smooth running of audits for the funds and the firm's holding entities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Chartered Accountant; or other relevant professional financial qualifications ( CA, CFA, CMA).
- We will also consider part-qualified candidates currently on another bank ACA / or similar program.
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in financial markets / products, particularly less liquid alternative investments.
- Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for problem solving.
- Track record of improving processes and adding value to clients / stakeholders.
- Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and take initiative to improve own performance.
- Excellentmunication skills with the ability tomunicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner.
- Knowledge of valuation techniques for less liquid assets is beneficial but not essential.
- Experience in preparation of audited financial statements under USGAAP, UKGAAP or IFRS is beneficial but not essential.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, wemit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and themunities we serve to grow.
Founded in 1869, 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'remitted 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 / careers.
We'remitted to finding reasonable amodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.
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Please note that our firm has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees who work onsite at any of our locations to safeguard the health and well-being of all our employees and others who enter our offices.
This role requires the employee to be able to work on-site. As a condition of employment, employees working on-site at any of our locations are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and to have either had COVID-19 or received a booster dose if eligible under Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) guidance, unless prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious amodation, or any other amodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process.
Please note that amodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.
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