About the job
Job Description
Controllers – AMD Fund Accounting – Associate
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.
CONTROLLERS
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm’s business. Controllers also ensure that the firm’s activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
OUR IMPACT
We’re a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
Business Unit
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm’s assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs’ finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives, and strategies, we ensure that the firm’s businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth.
Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.
Responsibilities
Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the investment management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets.
Managing the expense payment and allocation process for private equity funds and hedge funds, monitoring and liaising with third party vendors providing the expense processing service and performing review functions
Handle reporting requirements to Senior Management and to IMD.
Work closely with other divisions, including Business Teams, Product Services, Operations,
IT and Trading Divisions
Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
Skills And Relevant Experience
Qualified Commerce Graduate / Post Graduate / MBA with experience in the alternative investment/private funds and hedge funds market and process management desired
Work Experience: 3+ years
Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review; USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is an advantage
Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge is desirable
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills
Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set
MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel) required
About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We’re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
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