Technical Coordinator, Financial Reporting Super User

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role:

The team is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, schedule of investments, significant acquisitions and disposals and explanatory notes on the same (including preparation and review of tax reporting data due to tax agents), for mutual funds, hedge funds and/or fund of hedge fund clients.

Financial statements are prepared on a cyclical basis (for example; quarterly, semi-annual or annually) depending on the team in accordance with regulatory guidelines in the home country (for example: UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and U.S). The preparation is based on a set processes and procedures and the job holder will be required to adhere to these processes in completing day to day tasks.

Once financial statement is prepared, the team will analyse and research for any discrepancies before sending to the home country for review. The Analyst will correct any discrepancies/issues identified and communicated by the home country before closure. Due to the cyclical nature of the activities, it is anticipated that there will be peak periods of work and the job holder may be required to undertake additional working hours to ensure tasks are completed to the appropriate deadlines.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Perform quality assurance checks on information received internally from other supporting functions. Close attention to detail required.
• Work closely with counterparts in home locations to resolve queries
• Create, maintain and update procedures/processes
• Ensure compliance with all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies
• Review and sign off on reports, accounts and tax related work of other team members, providing constructive feedback.
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Manager for on-boarding new transitions and staff, as well as various processes/projects, e.g., being assigned to take the lead and/or assist to implement new processes in order to help the team be successful in its goals and KPIs
• Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files are complete
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce risk and develop efficiency of function
• Ensure that technology available is being fully utilized in the most efficient manner
• Ensure full and proper reporting and escalation of any operational issues
• Escalate and communicate any service delivery issues (for example, late reporting) as identified
• On-going review of daily controls and communications of suggested procedural changes
• Assist and help more junior team members in their development through continuous coaching and training. Helping decide on training needs for the team.

Skills/Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 4 years of financial statement preparation or financial reporting in an Audit Firm, or financial institution; At least 2 years of people management experience for Team Leaders and 7 years overall experience.
• Experience on transitions/consolidation of various systems and completing necessary reconciliations (preferred)
• Experience on tax and regulatory reporting (preferred)
• Background in regulatory / statutory reporting will be preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory concepts, financial instruments and products acquired through studies and related work experience
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills. Experience of Sungard InvestOne fund accounting platform or Confluence/FundARC Suite financial reporting systems advantageous. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential Knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, Lux GAAP, Swiss GAAP & IFRS through studies and/or work experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of related systems: Bloomberg, Reuters (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation and externally, fluent English necessary

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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