Financial Reporting, Associate, ISG Operations

We’re seeking someone to join our team as Associate who will report to the Financial Reporting Manager, and will assist in the preparation of financial statements of hedge funds under US GAAP, UK GAAP and IFRS. The Associate will be a member of an existing team and will work with the team in providing timely deliverables, for the interim and year-end audits.

Established in 2004, Morgan Stanley Fund Services (MSFS) is a global business within the Institutional Equities Division (IED) that provides fund administration services for over $700billion in assets across 350+ hedge funds, private equity and large family offices clients. Our best-in-class offering includes accounting and investors services, portfolio analytics, middle-office functions, regulatory and financial reporting, and tax services. Delivering these services to our clients and their investors is a diverse team of 1,400 highly skilled employees across the globe based in New York, London, Glasgow, Dublin, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hong Kong. Joining MSFS, you will discover a dynamic environment where every day offers new opportunities for personal growth and innovation. Here at MSFS your career isn’t just a job, it’s an incredible journey fueled by collaboration, challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact to our business, our clients, their investors and the wider Morgan Stanley franchise.

The MSFS Financial Reporting team partners with clients to support the preparation of annual financial statements, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy and compliance with global accounting standards such as U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Our experts draft comprehensive financial statements and supporting schedules for a diverse range of clients, making a tangible impact on their reporting obligations and financial success. If you’re passionate about precision, thrive in a client-focused environment, and are eager to deepen your expertise in financial reporting, this is the place for you.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

Work efficiently with financial reporting team to support them in timely delivery of financial statements to the Hedge Fund clients of MSFS, which will comply with US GAAP/ IFRS, for both annual audits, and interim reports.

• Preparing financials from supporting documents.

• Preparing Condensed Schedule of Investments (CSoI)

• Preparing Statement of Cash Flows

• Assisting auditors and ensuring the smooth audit of the financial statements by providing valid backup data for every figure presented in the financial statements

• Analytical and Interpretational skills

Team responsibilities include:

• Good communication skills.

• Ensure the financial statements are provided within the deadlines .

• Follow internal control policies and procedures.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Fully completed Accounting qualification/certification e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

• 2 years PQE in auditing or financial reporting is preferable. Experience in Public accounting or Hedge Fund Administration is a distinct advantage.

• Ability to draw financials of investment companies per US GAAP/IFRS

• Ability to multi-task;

• Accuracy and efficiency in tasks performed;

• Client focused, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Ability to communicate effectively across cultures;

• Ability to identify issues and escalate in time;

• Flexible approach to duties and hours of work.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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