Specialist/Senior Specialist - DESIS Finance (Accounts Payable) - D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments

Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a highly resourceful, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team based out of the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. This group is responsible for legal entity bookkeeping, financial reporting, and statutory compliance for the D. E. Shaw group’s Indian entities. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will be responsible for setting up vendors in Workday accounting and payment platforms, processing supplier invoices on DESRI’s Workday system, and executing pay runs. Your key tasks will include scrutinizing invoices, resolving queries, and addressing vendor payment-related issues. As the primary point of contact for employee claims, you will provide real-time status updates and process these claims. Additionally, you will prepare and publish Bank Reconciliation Statements, process foreign payments, and maintain month-end accruals. You will also identify and pursue opportunities to improve the efficiency, timeliness, and control of DESRI’s accounts payable activities. You will set up vendors in Workday accounting and payment platforms, process supplier invoices and execute pay runs, address vendor payment-related queries, provide real-time status updates on employee claims, prepare and publish Bank Reconciliation Statements, and process foreign payments and maintain month-end accruals. Finally, you will improve the efficiency, timeliness, and control of accounts payable activities. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A B.Com degree with a master’s degree preferred in Accounting/Finance 5-6 years of Indian entity accounts payable experience Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills Good knowledge of bookkeeping and Indian taxation Preferred qualifications: A semi-qualified CA degree Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/DecAPDESRI2024 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less