Job Description
Join our dynamic Financial Control team and play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records. As a key player, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our books, focusing on the general ledger and infrastructure controls. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a global firm, working alongside talented professionals. Be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and innovation. Elevate your career with us and contribute to our success story.
As a Financial Controller in our Financial Control team, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You will work closely with us to maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with firmwide standards. This role offers you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive and challenging environment. Together, we will drive efficiency and uphold the highest standards of financial control.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy and validity of general ledger accounts.
- Adhere to firmwide General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards.
- Implement and identify opportunities for efficiency in P&L and Balance Sheet controls.
- Analyze, communicate, and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems.
- Collaborate with business and risk managers to address financial control issues.
- Build and maintain partnerships across various product-aligned businesses.
- Influence middle and front office partners to deliver business solutions.
- Critically challenge processes to identify control issues.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Excellent desktop, spreadsheet, and database skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of securities and derivatives products.
- Ability to liaise effectively with business and risk managers.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex processing systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Existing relationships and networks within the firm's IB community.
- Experience in financial control or related fields.
- Familiarity with general ledger systems and their interdependencies.
- Proven ability to influence and deliver solutions to business issues.
- Experience in a global financial environment.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.
