Financial Accountant at Wells Fargo

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, General Ledger, Account Reconciliations, Financial Control, Risk Management, SQL, Agile, JIRA, Confluence, Data Mining, Process Re-engineering, Project Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accountant. The International Controllers group is responsible for regulatory, financial and management reporting requirements for a variety of Wells Fargo business lines and legal entities located outside of the US. The Change Management team within International Controllers supports accurate and timely discharge of those responsibilities by managing a large portfolio of change activity This role will be responsible to manage large portfolio of change activity aimed at: Ensuring complete and timely capture of new/amended requirements arising from internal or external changes (reporting rule changes, new business activity etc) ; Developing efficient and effective solutions in partnership with key stakeholders (Controller reporting teams, technology etc), and implementing into production environments; Driving enhancement (reduced manual intervention, improved run times, enhanced controls) of existing processes and infrastructure, In this role, you will: Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies Provide functional advice and training to individuals Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise Required Qualifications: 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications University degree in business, finance or accounting Professional accounting designation Experience working with core financial and/or regulatory platforms (Oracle, SAP, Axiom, FRS OneSumX) Experience with digitization tools like Alteryx, Wdesk, Tableau, MS Teams etc. Experience with Agile project delivery methodology Experience in writing/executing SQL queries Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important Well organized and can see the ‘big picture’ along with the details Familiarity with JIRA & Confluence Product knowledge (Derivatives, Loans, Secured Lending, Cash products) Job Expectations: Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 5+ years of experience in with a focus on accounting, financial/regulatory reporting and controls, preferably with experience in a financial services environment Strong technical background and proficiency with systems and spreadsheet skills including various Microsoft products like Word, Excel, Access, Visio etc. Strong analytic, accounting and problem solving skills A self-starter with excellent time and project management skills that can identify, plan, prioritize and deliver various work streams against deadlines Proven ability to work independently and to identify and resolve issues by exercising professional judgement Attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written) Perform a Financial and Regulatory Change Business Analyst role within the International Controller Change team Work with the team lead on the planning, testing, implementation and management of book of work items which affect the Regulatory & Financial Reporting Infrastructure – scope of the role will cover both ‘Run the Bank’ maintenance activity, as well as larger scale strategic deliverables falling under the ‘Change the Bank’ banner Perform impact analysis on book of work items and partner with colleagues in Project Management, Technology, Controllers and various other teams to help map regulatory and financial requirements to documented specifications and help support successful implementations of automated reporting solutions through iterative delivery (Agile) Employ analytical, accounting and data mining skills to help map key data elements from multiple systems of records ultimately to specific regulatory reports. Review business requirements for compliance against relevant regulation and substantive testing of those requirements to ensure implementation is correct Focus on control environment and monitoring / driving process efficiency, including challenge of operating model Documentation of user stories and participation in Agile ceremonies Support of release management processes and any post production issues Creation of best in class documentation for Release Management Identify and champion opportunities for efficiencies and improvement through process re-engineering and use of ‘Next Gen’ digital tools Support maintenance of an effective system of internal control over the change portfolio through effective gathering and sharing of information (new work items, delivery status etc) with key internal stakeholders Posting End Date: 19 Feb 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. 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Responsibilities

This role involves managing a large portfolio of change activity within the International Controllers group, focusing on capturing new requirements, developing solutions in partnership with stakeholders, and enhancing existing financial reporting processes. Responsibilities include performing complex ledger maintenance, preparing financial and regulatory reports, analyzing accounting procedures, and supporting compliance and risk management functions.