Franklin Templeton - Supervisor Financial Accounting

Job Summary :

The PFR Supervisor oversees and reviews the financial reporting work completed by the Senior Analysts/ Analysts to ensure that all monthly and periodic functional reporting tasks are completed according to documented procedures and standards within specified deadlines.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting Responsibilities :

- Perform detailed review and finalization of the Shareholder reports including Financial Statements, Portfolio Statements, Notes to Financials as per various jurisdiction Accounting Standards/GAAPs.

- Review of Tax provisions, Excise Tax and Tax related reports

- Review and filing of regulatory reports with various regulators (e.g. NSAR)

- Review and finalize reports for Senior Management/ Board of Directors

- Ensure timely delivery to the GFAR (Fund Owner) teams located at multiple global locations.

- Coordinating with internal/external Clients, Auditors, Tax Advisors and Brokers.

- Provide guidance and support to staff in resolving issues and problems to ensure timely and accurate release of reporting information to the PCSGFAR (Fund Owner teams).

- Report metrics/work status to the Manager and follow defined escalation guidelines.

- Coordinate workflow planning to ensure completion of tasks and maintain departmental procedures.

- Ensure all control procedures related to functional financial reporting output are being followed.

- Support Manager in planning for business continuity events and participate in BC drills.

- Lead transitions and ensure smooth transition of tasks within the specified timeline.

- Perform ad-hoc reports/requests/assignments as required by GFAR groups/clients/senior management.

Leadership and Development :

- Assess training needs and development opportunities for the staff.

- Supervise training and provide coaching to ensure that staff has the skill sets to perform their task.

- Monitor and conduct staff appraisals and ensure timely career feedback is provided to staff.

- Promote and maintain a productive, efficient and professional working environment.

- Continuous monitoring of efficiency through utilization of staff metric..

- Support the manager in recruitment initiatives, including conducting interviews and carrying out inductions where appropriate.

Other Responsibilities :

- Suggest improvements to functional financial reporting procedures and processes to maximize quality and efficiency. Review internal policies and procedures and update as required.

- Participate and lead department projects as required, provide expertise and technical support regarding workflow improvements.

- Participate on inter-department committees and provide recommendations as required.

Education And Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with coursework in intermediate and advanced accounting

- Eight or more years of financial accounting experience with an emphasis on the preparation of financial statements and accompanying supporting schedules

- At least two years of supervisory experience

- Must possess strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards

- Must possess strong capital market knowledge

- Should have basic knowledge of various jurisdictions Accounting Standards/GAAPs (IFRS, US, UK, LUX)

- Must have experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger and financial reporting software

- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office Applications is preferred

Licenses And Certifications :

- Accounting certification (CPA or CA or CWA) is desirable

Additional Desirable Qualifications :

- Knowledge of the securities / mutual fund industry is preferred

- Graduate level courses in accounting or an advanced degree or certification in finance or accounting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

- Excellent orientation to quality and attention to detail

- Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively in a team environment

- Ability to independently prioritize and plan multiple tasks, supervise work assignments and adhere to established time frames and deadlines

- Ability to maintain current knowledge of procedures, products, regulations, and industry issues and communicate such knowledge as appropriate

- Strong analytical skills

Problem Solving And Decision Making :

- Exercise independent judgment when solving routine problems of limited scope and complexity and recommend solutions to complex problems or process improvements to management

- Make routine decisions regarding deviation from standard procedures and must have ability to identify and escalate issues

Physical Requirements :

- Ability to sit in one place for extended periods of time

- Ability to hear and speak to employees and outside business associates on the phone and in person

- Requires moderate right and left hand coordination for use of personal computer

- Ability to articulate information to both internal and external customers in a manner that is clear and easily understood

- Ability to interpret the letters and numbers on a personal computer screen and on memos, reports, and other documents

- Ability to maintain a professional image

Supervisory Responsibility :

- Provide guidance and direction to the production staff to ensure functional tasks are planned, organized, and completed in a timely manner

- Ensure that staff performance issues are resolved or escalated and appropriate feedback is provided

- Supervise nonexempt and exempt staff, make hire, termination, and promotion recommendations to management

Desired Leadership Skills :

- Ability to motivate staffs to achieve process goals

Travel Requirements :

- Travel is minimal but may be required to other domestic or international GFAD sites