Financial Reporting Vice President

Job Description

An excellent opportunity to join the leadership team across the Financial Reporting function which provides high profile services vital to the continued development and success of JPMorgan's Edinburgh operations group.

As an Financial Reporting Vice President within the The Financial Reporting Group, you will be responsible for the issuance of interim, final and other financial statements of the collective vehicles serviced by the site on behalf of UK, Channel Islands, Dutch, Luxembourg and South African based clients. You will oversee client portfolios for OEICs/SICAVS and Investment Trusts.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete the delivery of service to clients ensuring that these meet regulatory and agreed service delivery targets, including the control of the preparation, the review and sign off of fund financial statements in accordance with accounting, regulatory and client requirements.
• Complete the senior manager oversight review of accounts and files for audit and interim financials.
• Complete management and implementation of any changes to service agreed with the client, according to internal policy and with regard for impacts on service level agreements.
• Act as primary escalation contact for the client, regulatory bodies and external auditors and ensure that queries/issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular service review meetings and ensure that all agreed actions are resolved to agreed time-scales, with attendance, as required, at Board Meetings.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the overall client relationship.
• Escalate service issues supplemented with appropriate analysis and suggested rectification to Senior Management.
• Identify training/development opportunities and provide training and coaching for team members.
• Lead the team, providing strategic direction and mentor team members.
• Actively participate, and lead where appropriate, in departmental projects/initiatives, particularly the technology change agenda as it impacts operations.
• Represent the Financial Reporting department with the external environment.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Must have knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements and fund structures including UK and AIC SORP ( in addition to IFRS) and Lux GAAP.
• Excellent knowledge of software packages (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).
• Good operational knowledge of Fund accounting and Financial Reporting systems.
• Dedicated with strong attention to detail.
• Effective and timely escalation to all levels of business.
• Ability to multitask.
• Time Management and resource/ task allocation.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated, innovative and analytical. Problem solving capabilities.

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

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