Team Lead, Fund Accounting
- Recruiter
- Northern Trust
- Location
- Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
- Salary
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 20 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 18 Aug 2021
- Ref
- 89883
- Job role
- Financial analyst, Fund accountant
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
The Fund Accouting Team Leader is to supervise and support a team of Analysts and Accountants within the Fund Accounting team. This partner reports to the Team Manager and assists with workflow distribution and maximizing the effectiveness of the team; organizes the work of the team, assigns tasks, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work; conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for work flow distribution and the effective use of resources within the team
- Responsible for ensuring accurate completion of NAVs for multiple Unit Trusts and common Investment Funds
- Prepares financial statements and reports for a designated group of funds
- Monitors monthly reporting for onward transmission to the Trustees and ensures accuracy of reports prepared for regulatory agencies
- Provide on the job technical training and coaching for all team members and brief staff regularly on issues relating to work carried out by the team and new initiatives
- Organize the work of the team, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work
- Ensure all procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to on a daily basis
- Assist the Team Manager in establishing goals and objectives for the team
- Generate process and system enhancement ideas and co-ordinate the introduction of these changes with supporting documented procedures
- Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions
- A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience is required
- Experience of Fund Accounting is required
- Supervisory experience is desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The role will require the ability to deal confidently and articulately with internal and external counterparties.
- Analytical and problem solving skills are required
- Leadership and organizational skills are needed to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff
- Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, escalating issues where necessary
- Good team player, self-starter, flexible, with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With over 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!
We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:
- Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
- Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America’s best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email us at APAC_Talent_Acquisition_Communications@ntrs.com
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