DWS India Finance - Associate

Position Overview

Job Title: DWS India Finance - Associate

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• Support the DWS India CFO, performing validation and checks (V&C) on DWS India head office reporting, month end closing, Audit, regulatory submissions and transfer pricing process.

• Support in the entity Accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) process and related journal bookings

• Support indirect, corporate taxes and transfer pricing compliances

• Assisting on treasury related matters as necessary

• This role will also cover entity planning, Internal Control and Oversight, and Relationship Management

• Communication will be a key element, including dealing with various DWS and DB teams

Key relationships/Interactions

• DWS APAC CFO, DWS India CFO, DWS India Entity Controller

• DB Group Finance - DKS Finance, Cost Close, Compensation, Allocations, Legal Entity Close, Reference Data

• DWS regional and global teams

• Deloitte (for Tax Book of Work)

• External Auditors

• Local regulators

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.

• Gender neutral parental leaves

• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

• Accident and Term life Insurance

• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Entity Close Reporting

• Review and analysis of month end financial accounting for DWS India, including the analysis of month end Profit and Loss

• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable process to ensure regular settlements and avoid long outstanding receivables and payables

• Support export procedures like Softex, EDPMS, STPI and related FEMA compliances

• Secondary account owner of balance sheet items of DWS India, which includes review of account reconciliations performed by primary account owners

• Support year end external audit and any regulatory queries and submissions

• Review, analysis and advisory where Finance input is required. Consequently, excellent analytical skills will be required.

• The Finance Analyst will be working directly with various DWS and DWS India stakeholders. Communication and interpersonal skills are therefore highly desirable to succeed in the position.

Transfer Pricing

• Work with TP Governance to ensure alignment with TP topics and inventories are kept

• Review of DWS India cost recharges, invoicing and settlement to relevant DWS and DB entities

• Design and implement process change solutions for DWS India

• Subject matter expert for India accounting policies/standards

Your skills and experience

Candidates will ideally have previous experience in oneor more of the following areas

• 1-3 year locally qualified Accountant or 3-7-year experienced Commerce graduate

• Regulatory reporting and financial accounting

• Management reporting

Skills and Knowledge

A combination of the following areas of experience would be highly regarded

• With knowledge on local India GAAP

• Hans on experience in GST compliance

• Proficient in MS Excel

• SAP knowledge (Good to have)

Key Finance Competencies

• Teamwork & Organisational Influence

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Business Advisory & Partnership

• Financial Control and Leadership

• Flexibility, Adaptability and Innovation

Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.

• Coaching and support from experts in your team.

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.

• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

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We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.