Job Description
The Disclosures team within Glasgow Finance division is part of the global External Reporting team, producing Firm reporting in accordance with multiple accounting and regulatory frameworks. We have a demand for career minded individuals to join our team. The team is responsible for preparing financial reporting disclosures of the Firm produced in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS as well as preparation of Financial Regulatory reporting for submission to a variety of global Regulators.
The team is a key contributor across numerous global projects that arise as new requirements are issued by our Regulators. We also invest in continual enhancement of our reporting processes through digital tooling as well as enhancing our reporting control environment.
The team works closely with a number of stakeholders across the Firm including Global Product Controllers for the Institutional Securities Group business unit, Finance Technology as well as Legal Entity Control, and the Accounting Policy Group.
The team currently consists of 8 members based in Glasgow within a collaborative culture and a positive work environment evidenced by average service length.
We are currently seeking an Associate to join our External Reporting team.
The role will report to a Director within the Glasgow team and will not have direct people management responsibilities. Outside of the production cycle, this role will input towards projects implementing evolving regulatory requirements and improving production processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing the Firm's US GAAP and legal entity US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting alongside related regulatory reporting
* Preparing commentary and analysis to support disclosures
* Monitoring progress against disclosure production timetables
* Responding to review questions raised on disclosures
* Communicating and escalating to line management
* Presenting disclosures and analytics to members of Finance Senior Management
* Building an understanding of disclosure requirements and Morgan Stanley policies
* Maintaining written procedures documents, ensuring key controls are in place
* Representing the organization with external parties including auditors
Minimum Requirements:
* Hold or be studying towards a CA/ACA/ACCA qualification
* Have experience of financial reporting
* Excellent communication skills
* Appreciation of escalation and risk awareness
* Ability to challenge issues and processes
* Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities
* Strong work ethic with an ability to take responsibility for completing tasks and working to deadlines
* Proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Skills that will help you in the role:
* Financial services and/or product knowledge
Important Personal Attributes:
* Confident
* Adaptable
* Proactive
* Solid analytical skills
* Team worker
* Well organised
What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
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