About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial accountant.

In this role, you will:

• Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters
• Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports
• Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports
• Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications
• Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems
• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies
• Provide functional advice and training to individuals
• Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements
• Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise

• 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

• Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 2+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• Experience working in a financial services environment - financial accounting and/or regulatory reporting experience a strong advantage, but individuals with backgrounds in Operations, Risk, or other functions providing an insight into banking products and services will be considered
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a team structure.
• Innovative mindset, with a track record of process enhancement (enhancing efficiency, control, transparency).
• Understanding of change management discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively data management teams and Technology partners
• Understanding of basic concepts in respect of controls and governance.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately (written and verbal)
• Strong academic background/degree educated
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work.
• Intuitive; fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of 'NextGen' tools such as Tableau, Confluence, Alteryx, Workiva and similar.

• Performance of regulatory reporting production tasks, including:
• Operate/monitor data sourcing and data ingestion processes
• Run defined production processes involving data transformation, and as necessary adjustment, to create required outputs
• Operate key production related controls, including investigation and escalation of issues where required
• Perform analytical review of reporting output, including provision of commentary as necessary
• Support development and maintenance of a robust and effective control environment:
• Provide relevant control metrics as required to facilitate oversight and governance
• Handle issues and errors in line with International Controller and Enterprise-wide policies and procedures
• Ensure operational documentation is maintained, and is best in class
• Participate in change management activities to support ongoing reporting accuracy and process efficiency:
• Support continuous improvement of processes utilized within regulatory reporting, embracing wherever possible digital tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Workiva
• Support change delivery, including (but not limited to) creation of business requirements, engagement with testing, input into creation of revised operating models and supporting documentation.