Client: Northern Trust Corporation
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7b51a433b2aa
Job Views: 159
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
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.
ROLE
Reporting to a Divisional Manager or Head of Financial Reporting Ireland Operations – Limerick. Responsible for identifying and interpreting changes to accounting standards and regulations that will impact the client allocation within the department, as well as liaising with external audit firms to develop solutions regarding the impact of such changes.
The candidate will assist with the review of financial statements across the department in addition to identifying and implementing best practices across teams. The candidate will work closely with the training department to identify training needs and develop best practice solutions for Ireland FR and our outsourced locations.
The candidate will also work with the management team regarding client servicing, new business opportunities, and client due diligence presentations.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Establish best practices within the department to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department’s performance to clients (internal and external) year on year.
2. Review and deliver financial statements where required to ensure compliance with current accounting and regulatory requirements.
3. Become the primary point of contact with associated Audit Firms, work closely with them, and facilitate technical briefs and updates for the department.
4. Represent Northern Trust Financial Reporting at relevant external forums that impact our business.
5. Identify training and development needs and establish performance standards for the department.
6. Guide staff in the resolution of non-routine and complex financial reporting issues.
7. Liaise with Compliance and other relevant internal stakeholders as required.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
1. Proven experience in the investment management industry, preferably in fund administration, asset management, or audit.
2. Financial reporting experience preferred.
3. Demonstrated leadership and team-building qualities.
4. Strong communication and client-servicing skills.
5. Evidence of successful negotiation skills.
6. Detailed knowledge of both onshore and offshore funds administration, particularly Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS experience.
7. Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.
8. Knowledge of leading Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting systems; experience with vendors preferred (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters).
9. Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface with other systems.
10. Ability to provide input into long-term strategy for the department.
11. Experience in representing businesses to clients via presentations.
12. Experience in designing and implementing development plans and training plans for staff.
13. Be an effective communicator, motivator, coach, and mentor.
14. As a manager, jointly manage the ongoing success of NT Ireland.
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 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!
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
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.
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.
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