About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are Investors for a new now.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

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Team / division overview

The DWS Revenue and Investments team covers the accounting processes to capture business events and financial transactions that are fundamental to the organization's revenue and investment streams. For this role, you will be supporting the team in performing validation and control function as well as Fee calculation, Booking, Invoicing and settlement, Balance Sheet Substantiation process (BSS), Management reporting, including ad hoc reporting and requests. You will also support the Asset Management business. It is critical in ensuring that the sub-ledger systems and subsequent reporting platforms are accurate, complete, and timely released through performance of reasonableness check, trending analysis, exception management and understanding of control environment. You can expect a structured training process from our knowledge experts. Our team of experts will be there to support your development to ensure you excel in this role

Your responsibilities

As our Accounting Operations Specialist:

Perform and review finance and accounting processes specifically on revenue and investments including but not limited to Fee calculation, Booking, Invoicing and settlement.
Handle analysis, commentaries, investigations required for the Balance Sheet Substantiation process (BSS) and Flash process.
Handle Management reporting process and other ad-hoc reporting requirements
Provide support for internal and external audit requests
Support delivery of Project requirements
Handle, resolve operational issues and concerns, and manage expectations of stakeholders.
Partner with peers to ensure all deadlines are met within acceptable timelines

Your skills and experience

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, or Finance-related equivalents with Accounting courses
Experience in financial and management reporting or analysis of financial data gained from the Financial Services, Audit or BPO industry would be beneficial
Combined analytical and problem-solving skills
A team player who is collaborative yet able to work independently
Knowledge of SAP system is an advantage
Proficient in MS Excel
Strong stakeholder management
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgement to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
Amenable to midshift schedule (2pm to 11pm)

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

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy, and rewarded. At DWS you'll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
Access to best-in-class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you

DWS - General Accounting Specialist