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Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) Associate
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Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) Associate
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Morgan Stanley
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 significant change with the completion of a multi‑year project to replace the Firm’s books and record attestation tool (Cadency) in 2023. With the new attestation tool now in place, ongoing tool optimization, client support and assimilation remain critical. The role will be pivotal in assuring delivery of the new GGLC model and reports to a Director.
What Will You Be Doing?
Administrator of the Cadency tool including entitlement provisioning, system updates in preparation for month‑end cycle, ad hoc troubleshooting with users
Processing account grouping logic changes to ensure coverage of overall General Ledger population and accurate ownership assignment
Processing changes within GGLC's Toolkit, liaising with Accounting Policy
Involvement in 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
Ownership of specific departmental procedures, including liaison with team management on updates and maintenance and development of areas specifically identified as gaps
Shared responsibility of activities and handoff with the aligned FSS team in Mumbai
Prepare KRIs and other metrics as required
Other ad hoc duties
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
Excellent organizational skills and 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
Critical thinking ability to challenge processes, solve ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
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 that accepts individual differences and uses 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?
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.
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Global General Ledger Control (GGLC) Associate
role at
Morgan Stanley
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 significant change with the completion of a multi‑year project to replace the Firm’s books and record attestation tool (Cadency) in 2023. With the new attestation tool now in place, ongoing tool optimization, client support and assimilation remain critical. The role will be pivotal in assuring delivery of the new GGLC model and reports to a Director.
What Will You Be Doing?
Administrator of the Cadency tool including entitlement provisioning, system updates in preparation for month‑end cycle, ad hoc troubleshooting with users
Processing account grouping logic changes to ensure coverage of overall General Ledger population and accurate ownership assignment
Processing changes within GGLC's Toolkit, liaising with Accounting Policy
Involvement in 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
Ownership of specific departmental procedures, including liaison with team management on updates and maintenance and development of areas specifically identified as gaps
Shared responsibility of activities and handoff with the aligned FSS team in Mumbai
Prepare KRIs and other metrics as required
Other ad hoc duties
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
Excellent organizational skills and 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
Critical thinking ability to challenge processes, solve ad hoc queries and creativity to suggest alternative approaches
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
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 that accepts individual differences and uses 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?
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.
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