The Legal Entity Control team for J.P. Morgan SE (JPMSE) is responsible for the financial reporting of the entity as well as the preparation of the Financial Statements on a stand-alone basis. The information produced is used by internal and external stakeholders including several European regulators as well as our external auditors. The team is primarily based in Frankfurt, Germany but also has team members in Warsaw, Poland.
As a Legal Entity Controller - Associate within Legal Entity Control team, you will assist in the production and oversight of our IFRS and Local German GAAP (HGB) financials for J.P. Morgan SE. You will also actively participate in the preparation of the annual financial statements of this legal entity under both sets of accounting rules. This will be a dynamic, developing and challenging role in a fast growing and paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
Contribute to monthly/quarterly close of IFRS/Local German GAAP (HGB) financials for J.P. Morgan SEOwning respective items and notes of the annual report and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for J.P. Morgan SEPrepare and present to senior management reports including analytical variances and cross location views across IFRS/ Local German GAAPLiaise with colleagues across multiple locations and departments including Product Control, Financial Control, Corporate Financial Reporting, Treasury and Local Regulatory ReportingInvolvement in discussions with line of business controllers to ensure deep understanding of products and business driversPlay an important role to support the team on ad-hoc tasks and queries from internal and external stakeholdersRequired Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
At least 6 years of professional experience in a large multinational and global environmentKnowledge of IFRS accounting standards highly desirableExperience in direct communication with auditors advantageousUniversity Degree in a Finance or Business related discipline, coupled with relevant experience within the Financial Services industryProficient in MS applications - Excel, Power Point, WordAnalytical and detail orientatedPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
Fluent English language skills are a must. German language skills are highly desirable but not mandatoryPrior experience in a Big Four accounting firm would be highly regardedKnowledge of Smart Tools such as Tableu or Alteryx are highly desirableSelf-motivated and proactive with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesIdeally multi-cultural / multi-national background, being able to communicate internationally and across lines of business in a complex matrix structure