Financial Reporting Manager

ACCA Careers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager in Glasgow. The role involves preparing financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting. Candidates should have strong accounting skills and experience in fund accounting. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS required.
• Previous Fund Accounting experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for hedge fund clients.
• Manage audit processes and coordinate team activities.
• Develop team members and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication

Accounting

Team Management

Education

ACCA/ICAS/CA qualification

Job description

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Morgan Stanley are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join the Financial reporting team in Glasgow.

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 Manager will report to the Senior Manager and will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory reporting to hedge fund clients. The Manager will work closely with internal Morgan Stanley teams, auditors and clients in managing the audit process. The Manager will be responsible for performance management, feedback and developing their team members.

The position requires strong knowledge of the preparation of financial statements under accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS and good product knowledge of securities and derivatives. 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

• Prepare and review interim and annual Financial Statements for Hedge Fund clients
• Planning and coordination of the team to ensure delivery of financial statements in accordance with internal procedures.
• Provide goals, feedback and develop team members in order to maximise their contribution to the team, organisation and their own professional development;
• Build and manage relationships with global accounting team and other stakeholders.
• Involvement in projects, automation initiatives and any other responsibilities or tasks as reasonably required.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Qualified ACCA/ICAS/CA accountant
• Ability to manage teams and experience in planning and organising
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and across global locations
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task and escalate issues on a timely basis
• Experience gained from asset manager, fund administrator, public accounting firm, prime brokerage or securities servicing firm preferable
  
  

Background

• Previous Fund Accounting experience or experience of financial statement preparation or audit and assurance background 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.

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.

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.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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