Financial Reporting Associate

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Financial Reporting Associate for their Glasgow office. The role involves preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with US GAAP/IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant accounting qualification and have strong communication and organizational skills, contributing to a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in service.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/ICAS or relevant degree.
• 2-3 years experience with accounting firms, asset managers or hedge funds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS.
• Support timely delivery of financial statements for audits.
• Assist auditors with necessary backup data for disclosures.

Skills

Communication

Accounting

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

ACCA/ICAS or relevant professional accounting degree

Job description

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Morgan Stanley are looking for a Financial Reporting Associate to join their Financial Reporting Team.

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Morgan Stanley are looking for a Financial Reporting Associate to join their Financial Reporting Team.

The Financial Reporting Team works with the Client Facing Account Managers and the accountants responsible for the fund to prepare the annual statutory accounts along with the pack of information requested by the client’s auditor. The position requires strong communication, and accounting skills and an understanding of financial statements in the financial services industry.

The Associate will report to the Financial Reporting Manager, and will prepare the financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS and complete other regulatory reporting of hedge funds. The Associate will work with the team in providing timely deliverables, for the interim and annual audits. The position requires strong knowledge of the preparation of financial statements under accounting standards such as US GAAP/IFRS, accountancy/numeracy skills.

This wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley administers over $600 billion of hedge fund assets. Using the Firm’s proprietary, globally accessible technology platform, the business provides a full range of fund administration services, including daily accounting and financial reporting; transfer agency and investor services; middle and back-office support; and integrated portfolio analytics.

Morgan Stanley Fund Services is supported by over 1,300 professionals based in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, Glasgow, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

The Financial Reporting Team is responsible for the preparation of financial statements and audit packs for the hedge fund clients and their nominated auditors.

Principal Duties

• Work efficiently with financial reporting team to support them in timely delivery of financial statements to the hedge fund clients of MSFS, which will comply with US GAAP/ IFRS, for both annual audits, and interim deliverables.
• Preparing financial statements including all main statements and supporting schedules and notes.
• Assisting auditors and ensuring the smooth audit of the financial statements by providing backup data for all disclosures presented in the financial statements.
• Ensuring the financial statements are provided within the deadlines.
• Following internal control policies and procedures.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Ability to prepare financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS.
• Ability to multi-task and be able to identify and escalate issues on a timely basis.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of different products such as securities, derivatives and fixed income
• Client focused, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

Background Requirements

• Qualified accountant with ACCA/ICAS or relevant professional accounting degree.
• 2-3 years experience with accounting firm, asset manager or hedge fund administrator is preferable.
  
  

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. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If t his 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.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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