BlackRock UK | Financial Accounting Associate

Key responsibilities

• A qualified accountant is required to join the Compensation Accounting team in Belgrade/Edinburgh.
• The team is responsible for recording all expense related to compensation and benefits in the financial records of BlackRock, comprising around 50% of BlackRock’s cost base.
• This is an Associate position based in Belgrade OR Edinburgh.
• The Compensation Accounting Associate will be responsible for supporting the team across all areas of compensation accounting.
• The individual will also have regular interactions with other Finance teams globally, as well as various other internal stakeholders such as HR Payroll, Legal Entity Controllers, FP&A and external auditors.
• This role presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a high quality, high performing team, gaining valuable experience of working in Finance within a large multinational firm.
• This role can provide a strong foundation for further career progression within BlackRock.
• Responsible for preparing balance sheet reconciliations and subsequent certification of the balance sheet.
• Prepare and present commentary to stakeholders on the P&L and balance sheet movements each month.
• Liaise and build strong working relationships with Payroll, Human Resources and other parts of Finance including legal entity controllers and tax.
• Assist where required with project related deliverables surrounding implementation of new payrolls systems and the new Oracle general ledger.
• Collaboration with internal partners located across the globe within a multinational organization.
• Working as an integral part of the Compensation Accounting team in Belgrade/Edinburgh.
• Ensure compensation expense is recorded properly in accordance with GAAP.

Competencies

• At least a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting related role.
• Prior experience within financial services or a large listed company preferable.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to challenge the status quo in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong task management and organizational skills.
• Prior experience liaising with other groups and teams including external auditors.
• Strong excel and data manipulation skills.
• Self-starter, highly numerate, quick learner, team player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibility is required.
• Well-organized, methodical and detail orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize information and summarize key issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in both verbal and written form, with all levels of the business.
• Ability to partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to achieve tight monthly deadline.

BlackRock UK

BlackRock UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Edinburgh and Belgrade.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance