Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) - Vice President

Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) - Vice President

You will : Work as part of a team responsible for core support of the General Ledger, including central controls and governance ensuring completeness and accuracy of the underlying reference data and integrity of month-end processes to support financial, management and regulatory reporting. The GGLC Governance team is primarily focused on governance of the month-end GL attestation process. The GGLC Governance team has recently undergone a period of significant change, with a multi-year project to replace the Firm's books and record attestation tool (Cadency) completing in 2023. With the new attestation tool now bedded in, significant work remains on ongoing tool optimization and subsequent client support and assimilation. Attention is now focused on the post-implementation environment : there is a significant slate of additional projects impacting the governance environment, and a comprehensive reset of the team's remit and profile is well underway, with a focus on the team's critical role in the overall books and records control environment. This role will be critical in assuring the delivery of the new GGLC model and will report to an experienced Executive Director.

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? - Overall Risk Lead for GGLC ensuring compliance with risk & controls documentation and adherence to supervisory requirements - Owner of the Firm's General Ledger month-end Close and Attestation policy, requiring annual review - Leading the monthly Global Governance forum, which delivers effective and targeted reporting and metrics to senior management and other areas' risk functions - Leading the Substantiation Review Program (SRP), a newly introduced QA review focusing on the content and quality of substantiation and attestation, dovetailing with the Firm's Internal Audit and SOX reviews - Driving a working group with Operations to align on policy and procedure for month-end substantiation for subledger-fed GL accounts, optimizing the interaction between Finance and Operations - Oversight of GGLC's Toolkit responsibilities, liaising with Accounting Policy as relevant on BAU updates and strategic changes on future direction - Development and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships across Finance teams, with a focus on efficiency and timeliness of the close - Leading specific project workstreams impacting the future direction of the Firm's books and records attestation model, building on the implementation of the new attestation tool (Cadency) and future upgrades - Functional lead providing oversight and guidance of the aligned FSS team in Mumbai

What we're looking for : - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to deal with colleagues / clients of all levels - Committed and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities - Demonstrate self-starter competencies and be able to prioritize, drive and manage their own work slate - Excellent organizational 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 accounting assertions and concepts of audit evidence (audit background not required, but would be beneficial in this role) - Critical thinking in order to challenge processes, solve for ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches. - Strong technical skills with the ability to grasp administrative duties of financial systems

We offer : - Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business - A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus - Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program - Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement - A supportive and inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture - A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements - High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite

Where will you be working? - Working in a collaborative growing team in the NY Finance division on a 3 / 2 hybrid model. 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. 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.