About this role
Overview of Responsibilities
We are actively searching for an Associate for our Global Revenue Accounting team. The candidate will be responsible for performing selected day-to-day responsibilities of the group at BlackRock. Responsibilities include closing of books and reconciliation of certain accounts.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly analytical and pro-active with respect to identifying and implementing process change to obtain increased accuracy, improved internal controls and greater efficiencies. Additionally, the candidate should be able to flourish in an extremely fast-paced and growing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and record monthly revenue accruals
Prepare balance sheet and profit & loss trends along with variance analysis
Prepare monthly balance sheet and cash reconciliations
Liaise with fund accountants and external/ internal administrators to resolve variances in AUM, advisory administrative fees, and waivers
Prepare analysis for quarterly external reporting disclosures
Maintain client master database and other billing related information on an ongoing basis
Ensure strong adherence to and strengthen internal controls
Support statutory audits by providing backups and schedules
Implement process improvements
Liaise with local controllers, operations, and business teams
Assist on special requests and provide timely responses to internal departments and external parties
Work on ad-hoc projects
Required Education, Training and Licenses:
Chartered Accountant / Postgraduate in Finance with 5-6 years of experience, preferably in financial services
Required experience & skills:
Thorough knowledge of internal controls as they relate to accounting operations of a publicly traded entity.
Proactive, detail-oriented and ability to work well in fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with the ability to set priorities and successfully multi-task.
Ability to work with large volumes of data and maintain high levels of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethics
Good qualitative, quantitative, analytical and organization skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and ability to meet deadlines
Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
Experience in working with offices in other countries would be an advantage
Experience with Oracle ledger system would be an advantage
Experience in handling a team would be preferred
Strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to guide team members
Ability to assess bottlenecks and implement solutions to help process and team at large
Ability to assess control gaps and implement checks to mitigate risk.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
