Assoc, P2, Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting : Job Level - Associate

Company Profile
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. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow.

Department Profile
The Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records, and by contributing to firm wide risk management and risk reduction. Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

Team Profile
The role is based in Dublin and forms part of the Global Corporate Controllers and Planning (GCCP) group, specifically within the Legal Entity Control (LEC) function. The successful candidate will join the Dublin Finance team supporting the Investment Management Business Unit (BU) across its European head office and branch locations.

What you'll do

> Preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly management, statutory and regulatory reporting processes.
> Supporting the production of audited annual and interim financial statements and contributing materials for Board, Audit Committee and Risk Committee meetings.
> Assisting with tax return preparation for both head office and branches.
> Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including the BU, auditors, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Compliance and Company Secretarial teams.
> Ensuring integrity of the legal entity books and records.
> Delivering timely and insightful information to senior management and the BU.
> Reviewing transfer pricing policies, booking practices and tax treatments.
> Partnering with Treasury and Capital Planning to manage capital and liquidity resources.
> Supporting in the oversight of delegated activities to affiliated entities, ensuring compliance with global and local outsourcing frameworks, including KPI tracking, SLA maintenance and annual due diligence.
> Collaborating with branch teams to strengthen control and oversight capabilities. What we're looking for

Skills & Attributes

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional who demonstrates:
> Motivation & Ownership: A strong drive to take initiative, learn, and deliver high-quality work.
> Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify root causes, assess implications, and resolve issues effectively.
> Communication: Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
> Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
> Commitment to Excellence: High attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
> Planning & Organisation: Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications
> Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA).
> Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
> Strong data analysis and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information into actionable insights.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fuelled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.