Global General Ledger Control – Director (AVP)

Glasgow
JR011135

 
The Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) Governance team sits centrally to the Firm’s books and records control and attestation processes.  It has responsibility for setting and implementing policy and procedures governing the monthly general ledger substantiation and attestation process, and the standards which controllers across Finance must adhere to.  It has global reach across Morgan Stanley Finance.

Following the recent implementation of a new attestation tool, the team is focused on enhancements to the overall control environment: as such, there has been a comprehensive reset of the team's remit and profile, with a focus on design and delivery of robust controls to support books and records attestation. This role, which has arisen because of internal mobility, will be critical in assuring the delivery of the new GGLC model and will report to the team Vice President.

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?

Take a leading role in continued implementation of a newly introduced Quality Assurance process focusing on the content and quality of substantiation and attestation, dovetailing with the Firm's Internal Audit and SOX reviews.  Responsibilities will include ongoing enhancement of the overall direction including scope, remit and approach implementation and design of resultant reportingThis is a key component in future books and records attestation, partnering with Finance colleagues across the Firm to enhance control and facilitate process / behavioural changeMonth end attestation relies on a framework of account grouping logic rules which assign ownership of accounts in the attestation tool.  Working closely with the responsible Director, the candidate will facilitate renovation of the account grouping logic, allowing for increased streamlining and reduced coverage risk.Take a strategic role in the assignment and monitoring of required policy reading to controllers, liaising with Accounting Policy as relevant on BAU updates and changes on future directionDevelopment and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships across Finance teams with individuals up to and including MD levelOwnership of specific project workstreams impacting the future direction of the Firm's books and records attestation model, building on the implementation of the new attestation toolOwnership of specific departmental procedures, including liaison with team management on updates and maintenance and development of areas specifically identified as gaps.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.Shared responsibility to guide and develop junior members of our aligned team in Mumbai.Prepare and critically review KRIs and other metrics as required.

What we’re looking for:

Excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence colleagues/clients up to senior levelsCommitted and self-motivated individual demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilitiesAudit or similar experience, combined with a proven track record of designing, operating and evaluating financial controlsGiven 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.

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, fueled 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.

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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.