Accounting and Regulatory Policy Director (AVP)

ACCA Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting and Regulatory Policy Director to join their Glasgow team. This pivotal role involves providing technical advisory support on IFRS and UK GAAP, developing subject matter expertise, and managing key financial statement production. You will collaborate with global finance colleagues and lead training initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in accounting practices. Join a dynamic environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth, while contributing to the strategic direction of a leading firm in the financial services sector. If you're passionate about accounting and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to convey technical material effectively.
• Experience in financial reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory support on IFRS and FRS 101 matters.
• Manage the production of IFRS Model Financial Statements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical research and documentation

Financial statement reviews

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 101)

Stakeholder management

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Workiva

Job description

Job Description

Accounting and Regulatory Policy Director (AVP)

Glasgow

Accounting and Regulatory Policy (Policy) is a global function within Finance supporting Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by providing independent advisory and review services in relation to matters of accounting and Basel-based regulation for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Policy plays a key role in client advisory activities and major Firm projects, helping to shape and influence the future strategy of the Firm.

A Director (AVP/Manager equivalent) opportunity has arisen within the Glasgow Policy team, which operates as a centre of excellence for the global Policy team. Reporting to a Vice President, the role will specifically focus on Accounting Policy, providing the opportunity to be at the forefront of developments in accounting which impact entities reporting under US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP (FRS 101).

What will you be doing?

• You will provide technical advisory support to our global Finance colleagues on IFRS and FRS 101 matters, encompassing technical research and documentation and financial statement reviews, working with senior stakeholders in the US, EMEA and Americas.
• You will develop subject matter expertise on key areas of accounting and work alongside cross-functional teams on major Firm implementation projects (including IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements).
• You will help execute the global accounting horizon scanning process for US GAAP, IFRS & FRS 101, including monitoring of sources, technical review of new publications and communication to SMEs and Firm stakeholders.
• You will be involved in helping to train our internal stakeholders on technical matters for US GAAP, IFRS and FRS 101, including on key accounting updates identified through the horizon scanning process, in addition to coordinating the global technical training programme.
• You will own and manage the production of the Morgan Stanley IFRS Model Financial Statements (IFRS/FRS 101), including coordination of annual technical updates, internal stakeholder reviews and liaison with external auditors.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate technical material to various levels of experience/knowledge both in written and verbal form.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial reporting under IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 101) and a keen desire to develop technical expertise in these areas.
• Qualified CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• The ability to work both independently in a self-directed way and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience of working in a financial services environment.
• Process ownership and stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of digital tooling solutions such as MS Teams, SharePoint and Workiva.

Where will you be working?

Located in Glasgow's dynamic International Financial Services District—our office has an open, diverse, thriving company culture. In 2000, we founded our Glasgow office with just six employees. Since then, our office has grown to more than 1,400 people in our Glasgow office. We have an open, inclusive culture that empowers employees to reach their individual and professional goals. We encourage everyone who works here to think like owners and take pride in our worldwide reputation.

With a presence in New York, London, Glasgow, Hong Kong and Tokyo, Policy is a truly global function. The Glasgow Policy team is ideally placed to be a key advisory centre for our global stakeholders, with minimal business travel that would ordinarily be associated with similar advisory roles.

Equal opportunities statement:

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.