Associate - Management Company Accounting null

Job Description

We are looking for an associate to join our Management Company Accounting group based out of the Firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. This group assumes primary responsibility of maintaining books and records for all D. E. Shaw entities. Additionally, the group is responsible for the overall Accounts Payable process, which includes payments for both vendors as well as employees. The position will provide a tremendous opportunity to gain diverse experience in Global Accounting and related concepts, apart from extensive interaction with auditors, the front office, and other stakeholders.

What you’ll do day-to-day

• The candidate will be responsible for carrying out accounts payable activity including, but not limited to, capturing and routing invoices, getting business approvals, and allocating and coding invoices in the accounts payable module.
• Additional responsibilities of the candidate will include posting entries into the GL system, performing check runs, initiating and tracking wire payments, and handling two-way and three-way matching of invoices for various entities.
• The candidate will be handling reporting requirements for senior management, month-end vendor reconciliations, communication with multiple stakeholders and participating in process enhancement initiatives.
• The candidate will also be gathering and reviewing supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

Who we’re looking for

• The candidate should have a B.com (Finance) or an equivalent degree with zero to three years of relevant work experience in an accounts payable role.
• The ideal candidate should have attention to detail, proficiency with MS Excel, keen analytical skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills to interact successfully with various stakeholders.