Financial Control - Based in Glasgow

Preparation of financial statements under various GAAPs including liaison with auditors.-
Preparation of other compliance reporting including submissions to the US Federal Reserve.
Preparation of monthly management packs for the Business Unit, providing variance analysis and commentary.
Perform monthly due diligence to ensure integrity of financial information.
Ability to present financial information in both written and verbal communication to senior management.
Liaison with other internal groups including Tax, Company Secretarial, Bank Resource Management and Treasury on Legal Entity matters.-Supporting Legal Entity initiatives within the firm and involvement in projects impacting the legal entities supporting the UK group

Skills required:

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a rounded commercial approach to reporting and controllership, with proven skills in chasing issues through many layers to discover root causes, and be confident in building relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders and business areas.

-As associate, you will be responsible for demonstrating an ability to manage your work load effectively, develop practical solutions to problems whilst balancing multiple issues and priorities appropriately.

-The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong analytical, organisational and documentation skills.

-Candidates for role should have a professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA).
-Candidates should possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills and be proficient in data mining and summarising and presenting themes and results in a meaningful format.
-Able to build good relationships with stakeholders and contribute to projects which impact a variety of business and finance areas
.-Candidates should be highly numerate with a close attention to detail, and demonstrate a strong commitment to developing your own skills.-Have the flexibility required to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003