Director/AVP - Pension Accounting at Morgan Stanley

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pension Accounting, Financial Reporting, Governance, Controls, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, Accounting Skills, Technical Skills, Audit Support, Automation, Digital Tools, AI Tools, Deadline Management, Team Player

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Working with third party actuaries, the team manages the accounting for the Firm's global defined benefit pension plans and stress testing for the most material plans. -Learn and Apply Technical Skills: Leverage your existing accounting skills to develop your pension accounting knowledge -Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely pension-related financial reporting under relevant accounting standards, managing disclosures for statutory and consolidated financial statements -Accounting & Analysis: Execute and/or review monthly and annual pension controllership processes -Governance & Controls: Maintain strong governance over pension accounting processes and controls; support internal and external audits; manage stress testing of the most material plans, working with the third party actuaries -Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with global finance teams, HR, and external actuaries to ensure review and challenge of key assumptions and consider the impact of the changes in valuations -Process Improvement & Projects: Drive automation and standardisation of pension controllership processes globally using digital and AI tools. -Professional Accountancy Qualification, or equivalent specialization in Finance -Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves -Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery -Experience with establishing and meeting critical deadlines, as well as tracking and driving execution -Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environment -Experience of pension accounting or pensions audit - useful but not required LI-hybrid #LI-DM1 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. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the accounting for the Firm's global defined benefit pension plans and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Additionally, it includes maintaining governance over pension accounting processes and collaborating with various stakeholders.