Finance Division, Controllers, Legal Entity Controller, Analyst, Melbourne

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FINANCE

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics, and attention to detail, and innovative thoughts.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about financial control as well as keen to be part of a dynamic and international team? We’re looking for a professional to join our Legal Entity Controllers Team in Melbourne which is responsible for every aspect in financial control for the key legal entities based in Australia, including the regulated broker-dealer and holding entities.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

In contact with every part of the firm, professionals in the Controllers Division experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in depth. If you want to develop an in-depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place to begin and develop your career. You will receive continuous training, both formal and informal, and the support of senior members of our team.

You will learn how we handle financial reporting for our key entities in the region and work with colleagues both locally and internationally, as part of Goldman Sachs’s global reporting function. In addition, the team works on many local and global projects which have impact on our financial and operational structure and you will have the chance to experience these.

The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting functions for the firm’s various subsidiaries in Australia. Primary responsibilities:

· Maintain the books and records for the firm’s subsidiaries

· Prepare reporting packages under US GAAP

· Prepare financial statements under relevant local GAAP

· Prepare regulatory and statistical returns to regulators and government agencies

· Ensure that control standards are maintained and documented

· Work closely with other areas within Controllers, both in Australia and globally, as well as with other divisions

· Participate in cross-divisional projects for new business initiatives

· Develop a broad understanding of the financial industry

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional accounting experience with working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS preferable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self motivated and proactive, with a desire to succeed
• Strong control awareness
• Team player
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel
• Knowledge and experience in coding and self-service tool
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to think broadly and make connections between diverse issues and tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified accountant is preferred, but it is not a requirement, with working knowledge in coding or a double degree in Accounting/Finance and Computer Science preferred

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHSAt Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities 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'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

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