Description
Company Profile:
Our company is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
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. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Team Profile:
The Compensation Controller team are responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm's compensation and benefit plans globally. The group works closely with internal clients and stakeholders including Human Resources, Technology and other groups across the finance division. This role represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a global function.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate booking & reconciliation of payroll activity
- Respond to queries on a timely and accurate basis
- Provide variance commentary and ad-hoc analysis as required on a timely basis
- Enhance and develop processes and controls and maintain process documentation
- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including HR, IT and Business Unit Controllers
- Identify, escalate and co-ordinate resolution of issues
- Provide support for project activities as required
Skills required:
- Ability to demonstrate a rounded commercial approach to reporting and controller-ship.
- Be confident in maintaining relationships across a variety of stakeholders and business areas.
- Ability to manage work load effectively, balancing multiple issues and priorities appropriately.
- Accountancy experience/part-qualified (ACCA, CA or CIMA)
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
The following personal attributes are important for this role:
- Confident
- Adaptable
- Team worker
- Strong communicator
- Well organized
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid analytical skills