Financial Reporting

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Job Summary

As a Financial Reporting Manager within the JP Morgan Financial Reporting Team, you will be responsible for the production, review, and delivery of financial statements and related accounting/portfolio information for key clients. You will manage a team and work closely with stakeholders to ensure the highest quality of financial reporting in accordance with accounting and regulatory disclosure requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in IFRS and US GAAP, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and controls.

Job Responsibilities

1. Review primary financial statements (annual and interim) and related notes to ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, meeting client deadlines and service level agreements.
2. Plan audits and allocate resources with internal teams and financial reporting groups.
3. Analyze year-on-year changes in financial statements and related notes.
4. Manage financial statements for large clients throughout the year, including during audit and interim cycles.
5. Continuously analyze client accounting records and escalate potential issues as needed.
6. Identify and correct misstatements in accounting records according to GAAP disclosures, and escalate potential audit findings and adjustments.
7. Resolve team queries and serve as a technical, accounting, and audit reference for junior team members.
8. Coordinate with partner sites for external deliveries and communicate status effectively and promptly.
9. Interact with stakeholders to address accounting or financial reporting-related queries.
10. Identify and act on process improvement opportunities, encouraging team suggestions for efficiency.
11. Ensure risk and control checks are in place, and that the team follows updated checklists and SOPs post-audit cycles, liaising with the OCM team on issues needing review.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

1. Minimum 8 years of experience in a Financial Reporting or Audit environment in the Funds industry.
2. Postgraduate/CA/CPA with a major in Finance/Accounting is advantageous.
3. Experience in managing people, conducting performance reviews, and setting objectives.
4. Strong management skills and ability to build key internal relationships across locations.
5. Very strong attention to detail in document review and analytical capabilities related to financial statement numbers & reporting.
6. Excellent knowledge of all primary GAAPs – Irish/UK, IFRS, US GAAP.
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, managing multiple client and audit deliverables.
8. Ability to implement change, seek efficiencies, and manage initiatives alongside daily workload.
9. Risk, control, and procedure-oriented mindset.
10. Strong analytical and prioritization skills with sound judgment.

About the company

J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for over 200 years. Our business is built on our core principle of putting our clients' interests first.