Accountant

Location: Mumbai, India

**ABOUT US**

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

# **Education**

A 3 year accounting or university degree.

# **Experience**

At least 2-4 years of experience within a financial position, of which at least 2 year as accountant.

# **Domains**

# **Key Responsibilities**

01 . Perform and verify accounting entries/activities in an accurate and timely manner.

02 . Conduct regular detailed account balance analysis, prepare schedules and reports, and present/support findings and recommendations to concerned departments.

03 . Maintain contacts with relevant internal and external parties to answer queries, gather information and resolve pending issues.

04 . Collect all information necessary to perform monthly reconciliation, perform monthly and annual closing in compliance with Swift quality standards, prepare regular reports, compile reports and deliver all required statements/reports.

05 . Pay special attention to quality of work (centres allocations, descriptions fields,. . . )

06 . Identify opportunities for improvements of procedures, administrative activities, office automation, . . . and implement solutions

07 . May provide technical guidance and advice to more junior team members.

# **Competency Profile**

**01\. Takes Accountab. for Delivering Results**
Makes choices and decisions based on established practices and precedents; delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues and where timing may be critical.

**02\. Demonstrates Operational Excellence**
Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve ways of doing things; sets and meets high standards for own work; demonstrates commitment to security policy

**03\. Expands knowledge**
Expands own specialist knowledge and skills by taking ownership of own development; encourages colleagues to bring forward and share new ideas and alternative solutions; demonstrates openness to utilise new approaches.

**04\. Bus Understanding and Commercial Sense**
Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry and the organisation while upholding standards.

**05\. Builds and reinforces cust relationships**
Fosters effective relationships by listening actively and taking steps to identify and meet customer needs; demonstrates customer focus and friendliness in all activities and actions.

**06\. Leads with a team focus**
Initiates effective co-operation and team working with others; provides support to new team members; appreciates style and background differences; demonstrates commitment to SWIFT values.

**07\. Communicates effectively**
Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.

**What we offer**

*We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.*

*We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact* [*accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com*](mailto:accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com) *or indicate this in your application.*

*Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).*

*All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.*

*Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.*

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.

We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.

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