Job Description

We offer:

• Work in the Finance department of one of the world’s top tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight of 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 trainings
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
• A supportive and vibrant multinational environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture

You will:

• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for entities in Japan, in JGAAP or USGAAP
• Analyze all proposed and existing products, services or businesses collaborating with Accounting and Regulatory Policy team, Legal and Compliance department and other relevant groups to avoid challenges in financial/regulatory audit
• Managing the required processes that support the Firm’s legal entity governance and structure by executing policy and guidance
• Produce ad hoc deliverables and internal reporting for Firm Management
• Participate in various educational opportunities and update knowledge efficiently

You have:

• Strong, data-oriented, and problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to work with virtual teams across varying regions towards the achievement of common goals
• Aptitude for working in a swiftly changing, dynamic environment
• An understanding of at least one of the following areas: financial regulatory reporting, broker-dealer accounting in financial industry, audited financial statements with comprehensive footnotes or auditing financial statements
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent communication skills (Japanese and English proficiency preferred)
• Self-motivated personality with high standards for quality of work and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• University degree (BSc or BA) in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• 5 years of work experience in a related field

Team Profile:  Legal Entity Controllers is responsible for the accounting, reporting and oversight of core legal entities. This includes preparation of financial statements, federal and local regulatory filings, monthly closing of the Firms books and records, analytics, entity-specific accounting policy, legal entity maintenance, account reconciliation and account structure maintenance. The team in Tokyo works closely with the New York, London, and Hong Kong offices.

About us:  Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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