Full job description
JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a great opportunity to be a part of the ANZ Legal Entity Controller Team.

The Legal Entity Controller team is responsible for financial and regulatory reporting, governance and control of Australia & New Zealand Legal Entities. This includes analyzing and reporting financial and management results to key internal and external stakeholders of the Australian and New Zealand entities.

Job Summary:

As an Associate within the Legal Entity Controller team, you will be responsible for playing an instrumental role in ensuring the Firms controls are operating effectively, ensuring we provide accurate and timely reporting to external stakeholders and partnering with Businesses across the Group to assist them in reaching their potential and providing guidance and support to all areas of the Firm in developing plans, in line with location and regional initiatives.

Job responsibilities:

Review and ensure the accuracy of the monthly results and financial statements of the legal entities for head office submissions
Involvement in preparation, review and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory and statistical returns (APRA, RBNZ)
Investigation and response to regulator queries
Support production of annual financial statements
Partnering with external auditors during the annual audit
Ensure controls are operating effectively
Focus on continuous improvement of processes and controls
Oversight and guidance of offshore support staff involving regular communications
Ad-hoc assistance to the broader LEC team and Senior Financial Officer as necessary
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Qualified Accountant
Financial services industry knowledge
Good analytical skills with an eye for detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisational abilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Experience of regulatory reporting (APRA, ABS, ASX, RBNZ) would be beneficial.
Experience of Alteryx and Axiom would advantageous.
Continuous improvement / innovation mindset.
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, ****** 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
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.


Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.