Global General Ledger Control - Director (AVP)

Responsibilities will include ongoing enhancement of the overall direction including scope, remit and approach implementation and design of resultant reporting Working closely with the responsible Director, the candidate will facilitate renovation of the account grouping logic, allowing for increased streamlining and reduced coverage risk. Development and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships across Finance teams with individuals up to and including MD level Develop an understanding of processes from the wider department, including report production and entitlement reviews, for both coverage purposes and to facilitate full integration with the team's reporting processes. Prepare and critically review KRIs and other metrics as required. Working in a collaborative growing team in the Glasgow Finance division on a 3/2 hybrid model. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence colleagues/clients up to senior levels Committed and self-motivated individual demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilities Audit or similar experience, combined with a proven track record of designing, operating and evaluating financial controls Given the significant amount of work facing the team, ability to hit the ground running: demonstrate self-starter competencies and be able to prioritize, drive and manage their own work slate. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Strong appreciation of escalation and risk awareness. Analytical skills with a control focus and high regard for attention to detail. Demonstrate an understanding of account assertions and concepts of audit evidence. Critical thinking in order to challenge processes, solve for ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. 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.