Financial Accountant

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• •    Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 2+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• •    Experience preparing regulatory returns for a financial services organization, ideally encompassing both US and International (UK/European capital & liquidity returns, as well as financial/statistical reporting) output.
• •    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 regulatory/best in class expectations in respect of controls and governance
• •    Strong communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately to senior audiences
• •    Strong academic background, and a financial/accounting professional qualification.
• •    Honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work.
• •    Intuitive; fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
• •    Good time management and organizational skills.

Job Expectations:

• Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters
• •    Perform  and review complex activities associated with preparing US regulatory returns 
• •    Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports
• •    Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various Regulatory rules 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
• •    Participate in UAT testing and go live 
• •    Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise
• •    Knowledge of ‘NextGen’ tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Confluence, Workiva and similar
• •    Shift Timings: IST 13.30 to 22.30

Posting End Date: 

20 Sep 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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