Legal Entity Controller- Associate

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Legal Entity Controller – Associate to enhance financial operations in the UK. This role involves ensuring a robust control environment for financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with teams across London and Mumbai, managing financial balances, preparing regulatory reports, and fostering strong inter-departmental relationships. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and maintains attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience.
• Experience in a monthly reporting cycle on balance sheet or P&L.
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial balances for senior management.
• Prepare US regulatory reports for the Federal Reserve.
• Deliver financial information for Corporate Reporting.
• Collaborate with the Mumbai LEC Team.
• Manage FX tradeout processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical ability

High level of proficiency in MS Excel

Diverse product knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Join our Legal Entity Control (LEC) team and make a real impact on the financial operations of a UK regulated entity. This is your chance to be part of Global Finance and Business Management, where your expertise will drive our firm’s success and benefit the wider community. Collaborate with talented colleagues in London and Mumbai, and contribute to a robust control environment. Your work will be recognized by senior management and will influence key business decisions. Take the next step in your career with a team that values your skills and dedication.

As a Legal Entity Controller – Associate in the Legal Entity Control (LEC) team, you ensure a strong control environment for all businesses, products, and operational areas impacting US GAAP financials. You work closely with colleagues in London and Mumbai, collaborating across teams to support accurate financial reporting. You help us maintain compliance and drive business success through your expertise. We value your ability to build relationships and deliver high-quality results. You will be part of a team that supports each other and strives for excellence.

Job responsibilities

• Review monthly financial balances and provide business analysis and commentary for senior management.
• Prepare standalone US regulatory reports for the Federal Reserve Bank.
• Deliver supplemental financial information for Corporate Reporting.
• Develop a deep understanding of business flows and products.
• Post legal entity level adjustments during month-end close and on an ad hoc basis.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with departments such as Product Control, Financial Control, Corporate Financial Reporting, Tax, and UK Regulatory Reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for business queries on financial matters and foster relationships across Lines of Business.
• Collaborate closely with the Mumbai LEC Team.
• Prepare management reports, including monthly MIS, Board Committee papers, and quarterly Executive Management Reports.
• Resolve inter-entity issues efficiently.
• Manage FX tradeout processes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience.
• Some experience of working in a monthly reporting cycle on either balance sheet or P&L
• Ability to work under considerable time pressure, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of heritage organisation systems and architecture
• Strong analytical ability, being able to discuss results with product controllers and senior management.
• Diverse product knowledge, with an ability to develop an understanding of new products.
• Ability to partner and influence across businesses and other support groups.
• Control focus and mindset at all times, whilst respectively challenging the status quo.
• Attention to detail whilst being cognizant of materiality levels.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel