Accounting Controllership - Analyst

About Willis Towers Watson:

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.
We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance.
Together, we unlock potential.

About the Team:

Global Finance Services (GFS) serves as the finance support function for WTW across segments and geographies. Based in Mumbai, the Record to Report (RTR) and Plan to Perform (PTP) teams comprise of professionals, including Chartered Accountants, Finance graduates, and accounting specialists at both graduate and postgraduate levels. This highly experienced group provides a wide range of financial services, leveraging their expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality support across the organization.

Job Summary:

The role involves supporting finance operations across multiple global legal entities, coordinating with diverse business units and the central finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of core accounting processes, the ability to work independently, and strong analytical skills to resolve country-specific queries. Effective communication, adaptability to dynamic environments, and proficiency in learning new systems are essential to succeed in this position.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsibility for managing International & Western Europe Country Accounts and liaison with respective country Chief financial officers / Accountants to ensure a smooth Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly closing
• Monthly reporting on Accounts, Budgets, Forecasting, Expense Analysis, Intercompany Reconciliations
• Reverting to and following up on International & Western Europe queries
• Ensure that all the International & Western Europe Country Accounting books are closed as per Local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Take the responsibility to reconcile all the International & Western Europe country accounts with the General Ledger within the Group timelines thereby highlighting and resolving the differences
• Ensure that all International & Western Europe and Western Europe Countries submit various reports, Cash Flows and also present the reports to United Kingdom counterparts as per Group Specific Timelines
• To support new systems
• To maintain Lease accounting for International, Europe, Great Britain and North America region as per accounting standards 842
• Support the team in day-to-day management of accounts
• Review the objectives with the team to understand the strategies and challenge areas in meeting them
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Participate in knowledge sharing forums across the organization
• Ensure absolute data integrity and minimize the error related to processing
• Monitor Compliance guidelines in achieving the monthly Targets/Metrics
• Ensure application of controls to overcome loopholes in the processes

• Monitor and achieve the Metrics of the team

Required Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst working under pressure.
• Understanding of the role of Finance within a large multinational organisation.
• Good financial background with a good understanding of all aspects of finance.
• Good understanding of financial systems e.g. Oracle, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a changing environment
• Has strong critical thinking and the ability to assess various complex issues and come to quick solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Appreciation for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality
• Strong Communication skills, Team player
• Eye for detail and comfort in managing data
• Keen for new experience, responsibility, accountability and professional development
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and New Systems

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• Qualified Chartered Accountant or master's in business administration with 3-7 Years of experience.

Desired Knowledge:

• Should have Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint 
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision, but with ability to communicate issues, delays and exceptions as necessary.
• Building good relationships with offshore teams and influencing individuals
• Previous experience that demonstrates ownership, management and development of end-to-end process

• Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), working knowledge of Oracle General Ledger system, Blackline Reconciliation System & Business Object Tool 

   

   

  The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review

• Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview

• Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team

• Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected].