Assoc, P2, Tax & Advisory : Job Level - Associate

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###job description### guidelines and Job Architecture requirements. Please ONLY populate the relevant [INSERT] sections below. Further guidance on job descriptions can be found by typing ?careers? in your browser. {A Topline Description of

###the Role### - max 1 sentence} We? re seeking someone to join our Indirect Tax team as an Associate in Tax Department to support the preparation and reporting of VAT/GST returns across multiple jurisdictions while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives. {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 Firm?

s 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 you? ll do?

###What you'll 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 Firm? s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls - Act as a culture carrier; embody the Firm's values and hold yourself accountable to Firm standards - Prepare and become the focal point of Morgan Stanley Indirect tax returns in EMEA/APAC jurisdictions - Perform various postings to the General Ledger, including irrecoverable VAT/GST expense, and prepare monthly balance sheet and expenses reconciliations.

- Improve the automation and standardization of various processes. - Contribute to projects, support tax audits and work closely with key contacts across locations. {D Part 2: Scope of Role ?

What you? ll bring?

###What you'll 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 - Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field - At least 3 years' relevant

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###skills### required for this role - Sound numeric

###skills### and accuracy - Ability to prioritize workload and balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail - Good problem-solving

###skills### - Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel - Fluency in English and good communications

###skills### {E What you can expect from Morgan Stanley} [RECRUITER to add standard global paragraph] {F Regional insertions e. g. , Wage transparency, EEO, Regulatory etc.

} [RECRUITER to insert standard disclosures for location and division where applicable] WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll 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.

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###perks### in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require

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###qualifications### to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. Morgan Stanley is an

###equal opportunity### employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in

###experience### and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their

###skills### and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.

morganstanley. com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values.

Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.