Tax Controller AVP

Tax Controller AVP

JR038903

GLASGOW

The position requires an individual that has experience of leading a team to deliver high quality output, whilst managing a portfolio of deliverables, along with an ability to interpret and apply technical rules and regulations. Whilst based in Glasgow, this role has responsibilities globally which presents a unique opportunity to build networks across Tax, Finance and the wider organisation. The team is seeking an individual with a strong skillset to join the Group as a Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join this Tax Team.

This is a Director level position within our Tax & Advisory Job Family which ensures compliance with income and indirect tax filings, reports tax information for the Firm’s regulatory filings, manages the Firm’s global tax authority relationships, including tax controversy and monitors relevant tax regulations and legislation. Additional responsibilities include managing the Firm’s domestic and international tax strategies, determining the Firm’s transfer pricing policies and advising Senior Management and BUs on business products, strategic transactions and restructuring objectives.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do:

The Morgan Stanley Tax Department is searching for a Tax Director who will be responsible for Global tax bookings.

• Managing the monthly, quarterly and annual tax bookings process for Global tax team

• Working with Global tax teams to understand and execute the tax bookings, building sufficient processes and controls to provide comfort to the local tax teams

• Working with the Global Tax Controllers’ team to ensure the proper training, execution and documentation of processes

• Driving innovation and process efficiency improvements, including automation of the processes

• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Managing, developing, and coaching staff, helping them achieve their full potential

• Manage other reporting requirements and analysis as required.
  

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant, CTA or equivalent qualification – or relevant experience.

• Background in an accounting, bank, or in-house tax department.

• Ability to interpret and apply technical rules and regulations.

• Familiarity with GL bookings.

• Experience of leading and motivating a team to deliver high quality output to an agreed schedule, with confidence to question and challenge precedents and existing working practices.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Applicants should have a record of managing a portfolio of deliverables and meeting tight deadlines.

• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Ability and desire to improve and create processes to increase efficiencies and completeness in the tax bookings process.

• A high level of personal commitment, self-motivation, and an innovative, flexible, and team player attitude.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain a first-hand insight into our business.

• 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 vibrant diverse environment; we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster 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.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. 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. 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
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? 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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .