Consultant, Financial Reporting - Hybrid

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:

Performance of Financial Reporting related activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks (which may be parts of larger processes) and requests for information
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Investment Funds under NTI’s administration.
• Liaison with external auditors and dealing with audit queries.
• Preparation of regulatory returns where applicable, including Central Bank returns.
• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Ensuring other Tax compliance deadlines are met in relation to the Funds under administration.
• Seek to learn quickly and continually improve service offered.
• Assist other colleagues. Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge as appropriate.
• Liaise with other units – Shareholder Services, Trustee, Corporate Actions, Control, Accounts and Fund Managers.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Accounting experience within the Investment Industry is a distinct advantage, financial reporting background an advantage.
• An appreciation of accounting principles is essential, the candidate will be a qualified accountant or part qualified and interested in completing their qualification.
• Demonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills. Experience of Invest One and/or Sun advantageous.

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.#MadeForGreater

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