DWS - CFO Regional Finance Senior Analyst - Fixed Term

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole not of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make changes. 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.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

The DWS Entity Close team prepares Head Office financials, including Disclosures and Statistical forms supporting various DWS entities across the globe. The team process manual journals related to tax and other equity transactions, e.g., dividends, capital contribution, repatriation and/or goodwill. It is important to ensure that the sub-ledger systems and subsequent reporting platforms are accurate, complete, and timely submitted 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 Regional Finance Analyst, you are responsible for:

• Preparation of manual journals in S4 Hana (or existing General Ledger platform);
• Submission of Head Office and quarterly disclosures and statistical forms:
• Completion of Management Review Process (MRP) / Balance Sheet Substantiation, Sub-ledger reconciliation, and period over period financial comparison.
• Provide ad hoc support (e.g., Journal postings, Investigations, report preparations).
• Manage ad hoc requests and stakeholder management/escalations, if any.
• Look for opportunities for improvement.

We are looking for a candidate who has / is:

• With a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance-related courses, preferably CPA.
• With experience in accounting, audit, or finance gained from Financial Services, or BPO industry would be beneficial.
• Experience in external audit is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP 4/Hana is an advantage. Proficient in MS Excel
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of using AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows, improve process accuracy, identify automation opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making, while applying appropriate controls, validation, and responsible-use practices.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Driven and well-motivated who seeks a challenging career with substantial responsibility.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
• Amenable to mid-shift - 2pm to 11pm

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.