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 SE
- Owning respective items and notes of the annual report and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for J.P. Morgan SE
- Prepare and present to senior management reports including analytical variances and cross location views across IFRS/ Local German GAAP
- Liaise with colleagues across multiple locations and departments including Product Control, Financial Control, Corporate Financial Reporting, Treasury and Local Regulatory Reporting
- Involve in discussions with line of business controllers to ensure deep understanding of products and business drivers
- Play an important role to support the team on ad-hoc tasks and queries from internal and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
- At least 6 years of professional experience in a large multinational and global environment
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
- University Degree in a Finance or Business related discipline, coupled with relevant experience within the Financial Services industry
- Proficient in MS applications - Excel, Power Point, Word
- Analytical and detail orientated
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills
- Fluent English language skills are a must. German language skills are highly desirable but not mandatory
- Experience in direct communication with auditors advantageous
- Prior experience in a Big Four accounting firm would be highly regarded
- Knowledge of Smart Tools such as Tableu or Alteryx are highly desirable
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ideally multi-cultural / multi-national background, being able to communicate internationally and across lines of business in a complex matrix structure