APAC Syndicate Operations Accounting Associate

Morgan Stanley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong seeks an APAC Syndicate Operations Associate to support Global Capital Markets transactions by managing deal revenue recognition, balance sheets, and financial controls throughout the lifecycle. In the Operations division, you will partner with global teams across New York, London, Mumbai, and Japan to ensure accurate P&L, reconciliations, and post-execution processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles including payables and receivables.
• Experience with revenue recognition and financial controls is required.
• Ability to work with global teams and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with syndicate banks to confirm fee allocations, expense treatments, and balances.
• Coordinate fee and revenue reporting with Global Capital Markets and stakeholders.
• Record and maintain deal-related P&L, receivables and payables in sub-ledger systems.
• Maintain balance sheet records for Asia GCM transactions including fees and provisions.
• Partner with Financial Controllers on daily P&L reporting, reconciliations, and accounting matters.
• Interact with bankers and deal teams to review deal expenses, accruals, and reserves.
• Establish and monitor expense reserves throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Oversee post-closing expense allocation, recoveries, and billing with syndicate participants.
• Manage transaction finalization up to 90 days post-closing; ensure timely balances resolution.
• Contribute to global strategic initiatives and process improvement projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Accounting principles

Payables

Receivables

Revenue recognition

Financial risk management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Copilot

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong seeks an APAC Syndicate Operations Associate to support Global Capital Markets transactions by managing deal revenue recognition, balance sheets, and financial controls throughout the lifecycle. In the Operations division, you will partner with global teams across New York, London, Mumbai, and Japan to ensure accurate P&L, reconciliations, and post-execution processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel and