Finance Reporting & Controls Associate

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Financial Services
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to help build and scale robust accounting, reporting, and control frameworks in a fast-growing, regulated financial environment. This role will play a critical part in strengthening in-house finance capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling accurate, real-time financial insights for internal and external stakeholders.
You will work closely with trading, operations, and external advisors, gaining deep exposure to broker-dealer operations, financial products, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Own end-to-end accounting activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting under US GAAP, IFRS, or Ind AS.
Prepare and review periodic financial statements, disclosures, and management reports for regulated financial entities.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial data across legal entities.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including audit readiness.

Regulatory & Compliance Support
Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory standards (including NFA or equivalent frameworks).
Support capital adequacy, liquidity, and compliance reporting for regulated financial institutions.
Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails required for regulatory and internal reviews.

Controls, Processes & Systems
Design, document, and enhance finance processes, policies, and internal control frameworks.
Drive process automation and standardization across accounting and reporting workflows.
Work hands-on with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms to ensure accurate data capture and reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Trading, Trade Operations, Treasury, and Settlement teams to understand end-to-end trade flows and financial impact.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations related to trading, settlements, and balances.
Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and advisors to ensure smooth audits and regulatory interactions.

Growth & Ownership
Take ownership across multiple finance functions including accounting, treasury, settlements, and reporting as the organization scales.
Develop subject matter expertise in broker-dealer accounting, regulatory reporting, and financial products over time.
Continuously improve finance operations to support a high-growth, dynamic business environment.

What Success Looks Like
Accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting across all legal entities.
Well-documented, scalable finance processes and control frameworks.
Strong collaboration with trading and operations teams, enabling smooth settlements and reconciliations.
Increased internal confidence in financial data used for decision-making.
Growing expertise in regulatory, accounting, and operational aspects of the business.

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance, with a professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA preferred.
3–8 years of experience in finance or accounting roles within banking, broker-dealer, financial services, or similar regulated environments.
Prior exposure to regulatory reporting; experience with capital and liquidity reporting is a strong plus.
Technical & Functional Skills
Strong expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, with hands-on application experience.
Practical experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
Solid understanding of end-to-end trade lifecycle including settlements and market operations.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
Personal Attributes
Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn across finance, fintech, digital assets, and emerging technologies.

Key Skills
US GAAP & IFRS
Financial & Regulatory Reporting
Broker-Dealer Accounting
Internal Controls & Process Design
ERP Systems (NetSuite / Oracle / SAP)