Financial Reporting Accountant- Fund Services

Financial Reporting Accountant- Fund Services Glasgow, Scotland

Morgan Stanley
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 43052 - 62183 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant- Fund Services

Job Number:

3233088

POSTING DATE: Apr 12, 2023
PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow
JOB: Fund Services
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION

Description - External
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 members of the Financial Reporting team work 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.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
What will you be doing?
  • Prepare interim and annual Financial Statements accounts for Hedge Fund clients
  • Prepare year-end packs of information for Hedge Fund clients & their auditors
  • Liaise with Client Account Managers on audit and financial reporting queries
  • Identify and implement process changes to enhance efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications - External
Skills that will help you in the role:
  • Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA accountant
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate effectively across global locations
  • Execute sound judgment on escalating risk
  • Ability to adapt to developing business models
  • High levels of accuracy and numeracy
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Applicants should have a record of accomplishment of delivering against tight deadlines
  • Experience gained from asset manager, fund administrator, public accounting firm, prime brokerage or securities servicing firm preferable
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Skills desired
  • Previous Fund Accounting experience or experience of financial statement preparation or audit and assurance background is preferable,
The following personal attributes are important for this role:
  • Adaptable
  • Strong communicator
  • Good analytical skills
  • Team player
  • Well organised
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
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.

Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:
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.
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Financial Reporting Accountant- Fund Services
Morgan Stanley

www.morganstanley.com
New York, United States
James P. Gorman
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Investment & Asset Management
Finance
1935
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