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Were seeking someone to join our Indirect Tax team as an Associate in global indirect tax group to provide support with preparing tax returns supporting audits and driving process improvements across Morgan Stanleys global operations.
B Standard Description of Division and JA Job Family 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 Firms financial and capital resources. This is an Associate level position within the RECRUITER to add standard JA Job Family Description based on Job Profile.
C Standard Description of the Firm 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.
D Part 1: Scope of Role What youll do
What youll do in the role:
-Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
-Responsible for both individual and team deliverables and projects leveraging knowledge of Finance functional area tools and/or products
-Adhere to the Firms risk and regulatory standards policies and controls
-Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firms values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards
-Perform preparation of indirect tax returns and relating balance sheet and expense reconciliations and become focal point of Morgan Stanley indirect tax returns in one of our US or International coverage teams. We provide end-to-end coverage of tax filing.
-Contribute to projects that aim to improve the automation and standardization of various processes. We have a wide range of digital tools available from data analytics to data visualization.
-Support tax audits and work closely with key internal contacts across location to address audit queries.
-Regularly communicate with tax authorities to address tax matters respond to inquiries and ensure accurate reporting
-Develop practical knowledge of the Firms business and understand how your role fits into it. D Part 2: Scope of Role What youll bring
What youll bring to the role:
-Working knowledge of Finance functional area industry and competitive environment
-Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and adapt to various audiences
-Willingness to seek guidance and provide feedback to further develop self and peers
-Bachelors degree in finance/accounting or related field and min. 2 years of relevant work experience
-Ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
-Sound numeric skills and accuracy.
-Good problem-solving skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel.
-Experience with Automation tools (eg. Alteryx PowerApps UiPath) is an advantage
-Fluency in English and good communications skills
-At least 2 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.