Statutory Accountant - Professional (Based in Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Location:
-
Edinburgh (EH12) jobs
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Company:
- JP Morgan
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 22/11/2009 18:03
- Job id:
- 45762387
- Contact:
- Recruiter Human Resources
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/090048986
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
The Statutory Reporting and Taxation Group in Edinburgh is responsible for all aspects of the preparation and issuance of interim, final and other financial statements of the collective vehicles serviced by IS Edinburgh on behalf of its clients. The Group is also responsible for the production and issuance of interim and final distribution rates.
The Statutory Accountant is an integral member of the Statutory Accounts and Taxation Team whose primary responsibilities relate to the production of financial statements together with the calculation of interim and final distribution rates. This role provides the opportunity to work across a number of different clients which are serviced by the department.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational
- Production of accurate financial statements in SORP format, supported by relevant schedules, compiled to an audit standard
- Production of interim and final distribution rates
- Preparation of reconciliations to NAV calculations for audit purposes
- Preparation of tax provisions and audit standard tax pack
- Preparation of Regulatory Returns and other client work as allocated by team leader
Control/Risk
- Compliance with standard procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines
- Liaison with fund accounting teams, oversight teams and other relevant personnel to ensure timely production and audit of financial statements
- Liaison with auditors, depositary and clients during audit process
- Escalate issues to team leader/manager
Client/Service Delivery
- Primary responsibility will be for specified clients, although flexibility to work across other clients is essential
- Adopt flexible approach to ensure client deadlines are met
- Ability to work flexibly on a range of client funds as required
About JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services
JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., is a global industry leader with $15.2 trillion in assets under custody. JPMorgan provides innovative custody, fund accounting and administration and securities services to the world's largest institutional investors, alternative asset managers and debt and equity issuers. JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services leverages its scale and capabilities in more than 90 markets to help clients optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance revenue through a broad range of investor services as well as securities clearance, collateral management and alternative investment services.
Areas of Technical Knowledge /Relevant Experience
- Preferably part qualified ACCA/CIMA or Accountancy based degree
- Demonstrable skills/ knowledge within the fund services industry
- Awareness of accounting principles and standards, relating to UK Collective Investment Vehicles
- PC skills, in particular Excel
- Attention to detail in own work
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Able to work well and contribute in a team environment
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
COMPETENCIES ANDASSOCIATED BEHAVIOURS
Leadership:
- Highly respected by others
- Inspires others
- Generates innovative solutions
- Leads boldly
Strategic Thinking:
- Uses astute judgement
- Develops clear strategies
- Makes fact-based decisions
- Integrates critical structures and processes
Ownership:
- Takes accountability
- Knows the business & market
- Grows the business
- Focuses on value-added initiatives
Execution:
- Meets and exceeds goals
- Delivers the firm
- Drives continuous improvement
- Decisive
- Acts with urgency
Client Focus:
- Delivers to the customer beyond expectations
- Outperforms competitors
- Highly responsive (still relevant for internal client facing roles)
Financial management:
- Has a strong balance sheet focus
- Creates efficiencies and reduces costs
- Uses capital wisely
Risk management:
- Effectively manages credit/market/operational/ reputational risk
- Has zero tolerance toward wilful non-compliance
- Implements strong controls
Partnership:
- Relates well to all
- Gives and receives feedback constructively
- Encourages diverse views
- Build collaborative relationships
Integrity
- Honest
- Makes decisions with spirit and letter of law
- Acts with the highest ethical standards
- Shares credit
- Acknowledges mistakes
JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.
JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
