Compensation Accounting Analyst

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

Job Purpose:

The Compensation Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting the team across all areas of compensation accounting. The individual will also have regular interactions with other Finance teams globally, as well as various other internal stakeholders such as HR Payroll, Legal Entity Controllers, FP&A and external auditors. This role presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a high quality, high performing team, gaining valuable experience of working in Finance within a large multinational firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compensation expense is recorded properly in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for preparing balance sheet reconciliations and subsequent certification of the balance sheet
• Prepare and present commentary to stakeholders on the P&L and balance sheet movements each month
• Work on special projects including updates of operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure strong controls and procedures are in place in relation to the general ledger.
• Liaise and build strong working relationships with Payroll, Human Resources and other parts of Finance including legal entity controllers and tax.
• Liaise with and answer queries from auditors.
• Other ad hoc duties and monthly tasks as assigned.
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What are we looking for?

• Experience in financial services or equivalent large corporations preferable.
• Prior experience liaising with other groups and teams including external auditors.
• CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified.
• Strong excel and data manipulation skills.
• Prior use of general ledger systems such as Oracle or HFM desirable.
• Self-starter, highly numerate, quick learner, team player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibility is required.
• Well-organized, methodical and detail orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize information and summarize key issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in both 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.
• Ability to partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to achieve tight monthly deadline.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

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