Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functions
• Review basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reports
• Gather financial data for financial and regulatory reports
• Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy
• Receive direction from managers and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal control policies
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

• 6+ months 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 6+ months 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.
• 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.
• 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.