Product Control-associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Product Control. You have found the right team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to review of financial data, investigating significant variances and transactions, fluctuation analysis, preparation of financial reporting, preparation of estimate accruals, perform reconciliations, general ledger substantiation, etc.
- Driving change with month-end process to improve transparency and efficiency in month-end results.
- Ensure financial information follows US & local GAAP and firm’s corporate accounting policies, documenting exceptions where appropriate.
- Act as a resource to project management & the businesses for various projects / business initiatives.
- Identify and drive targeted reviews for specific products/process based on both quantitative and qualitative factors and risks.
- Communicate with Business Managers, Product managers and Financial Controllers to monitor any risks and escalate when appropriate
- Understand and contribute to the E2E control framework of the business & the function.

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Accounting background with minimum 5 years of experience within the Financial Services industry.
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence including the ability to present complex and sensitive matters to Senior management, Product Managers & Business Managers across levels.
- Analytical and structured approach, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Should be able to go behind the numbers and understand the dynamics driving the numbers
- Should be able to perform the activities and explain them using business context / language
- Have a control mindset. Ability and eagerness to improve and simplify processes on a continuous basis.
- Accounting qualification preferred but not essential

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Prior product control experience ideal but not mandatory.
- Ability to “create a story” around the numbers.

**ABOUT US**

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**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.