Job Number:
3240735
DESCRIPTION
Financial Reporting Associate
Glasgow
3231741
This wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley administers over $500 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 800 professionals based in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, Glasgow, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
The Financial Reporting Team is a group, which prepares the Financial Statements and audit packs for the clients and their nominated auditors. The Financial Reporting teamwork alongside 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.
- Prepare and/or review interim and annual Financial Statements accounts 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.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and industry updates
- A vibrant modern office in the City Centre of Glasgow, just a 5-minute walk from Central Station
- On site canteen, Gym and games area
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Fund Accounting experience or experience of financial statement preparation or audit and assurance background is preferable,
- Adaptable
- Strong communicator
- Good analytical skills
- Team player
- Well organised
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA accountant
- Ability to manage small teams and experience in planning and organizing workload