Transfer Pricing Execution Accountant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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2 weeks ago

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About this role

BlackRock is one of the world - s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world.

BlackRock offers a rangeof solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world - s capital markets.

Our clients can access our investmentsolutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares - ETFs.

Business Unit Overview:

Job Purpose/Background:

The TPE Associate will be responsible for supporting the TP team in their monthly postings, analysis, reporting and controls.

This provides the opportunity to interact with different stakeholders across the globe including Global Revenues and Costs, Financial& Prudential Reporting Team ( - FPR - ), Finance Controls and Reporting Team, External Reporting, Tax and FP&A so attention to detail, a controls focus and excellent communication skills are essential.

The team work very closely with the Transfer Pricing Policyteam, which is part of the Tax function, responsible for the development of policy documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure strong controls and procedures are in place in relation to the general ledger
Work on special projects including updates of operational policies and procedures
Provide timely responses to inquiries and special requests
Ensure TP entries are recorded properly in accordance with US GAAP and in line with Transfer Pricing memos/policies
Review and record actual and accrual entries in the general ledger
Analyze monthly TP numbers
Provide commentary around variance analysis (analyzing AUM flows, market movements, adjustments, etc.)
Responding to both external and internal audit requests

Development Value:

Opportunity to assist with a range of projects/ad hoc tasks, allowing for variation in role across the Revenue, costs and TP team
Opportunity to demonstrate added value via the continuing improvement of key TP processes and activities
Working with global tax team and controllers on tax audits/defenses
Will liaise with & have exposure to many areas of the business on a Global scale
This role can provide a strong foundation for further career progression within BlackRock

Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

Qualified accountant CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Strong control mindset

Desirable:

Experience of accounting systems, processes and controls is also beneficial

Competencies:

Strong willingness to learn with a highlevel of motivation and adaptability
Wellorganized, methodical and detail orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with an ability to synthesize information and summarize key issues
Ability to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written form, with all levels of the business
Initiative and confidence to identify potential process improvement opportunities and helping deliver benefit to the business
Ensure TP entries are recorded properly in accordance with US GAAP and in line with Transfer Pricing memos/policies
Review and record actual and accrual entries in the general ledger
Analyze monthly TP numbers
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations at month end.
Provide commentary around variance analysis (analyzing AUM flows, market movements, adjustments, etc.)
Responding to both external and internal audit requests

Development Value:

Opportunity to assist with a range of projects/ad hoc tasks, allowing for variation in role across the Revenue, costs and TP team
Opportunity to demonstrate added value via the continuing improvement of key TP processes and activities
Working with global tax team and controllers on tax audits/defenses
Will liaise with & have exposure to many areas of the business on a Global scale
This role can provide a strong foundation for further career progression within BlackRock

Knowledge/Experience:

Required: