At Franklin Templeton, we're driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients' achievements. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 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 team. What is the Senior Accountant in Global Financial Accounting group responsible for The Senior Accountant-Financial Accounting is responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records for Franklin Templeton entities, primarily for the intercompany function, including the preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations and variance analysis. What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Senior Accountant Daily/Weekly Responsibilities Review and/or prepare the journals to record daily transactions. Review and/or prepare the supporting schedules for manual intercompany settlement. Work/follow up with other teams to ensure the recurring processes are completed as schedule. Follow up the reconciling items of the account balances. Support the implementation of changes in processes/workflow. Monthly / Quarterly Responsibilities Perform month-end close process for the assigned functional group to ensure the transactions are completely and accurately recorded in accordance with the stipulated timelines. Review and/or prepare variance analysis, reconciliations and supporting schedules for intercompany related accounts. Other Responsibilities Timely and effective communications with the managers and team on the progress of work and any issues/exceptions identified. Participate in various ad-hoc cross-departmental / cross-functional projects. What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be Successful Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant / Semi Qualified CMA is preferred. This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or business with coursework in intermediate and advanced accounting. At least four years of financial accounting with reporting experience preferably within multinational corporations with a matrix organizational environment. Prior working experience within the mutual fund or asset management industry. Knowledge and exposure to International accounting issues, currency translation and consolidations Good understanding of the accounting for intercompany transactions and foreign currency transactions. Attention to details. Good knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS. 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 Workday. Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet upload, pivot tables and related functions. 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 Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. Hear more from our employees By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered. Highlights 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 employees. Medical 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) 12 weeks Paternity leave Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria Transport facility Child day care facility for women employees Cricket grounds and gymnasium Library Health Center with doctor availability HDFC ATM on the campus Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to [HIDDEN TEXT]. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
