About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution with over 130 years of experience. We provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions.
Senior Consultant - Real Estate and Infrastructure Team
The Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team is the leading provider of Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate market. As a Senior Consultant in this team, you will develop knowledge and experience in a dynamic client environment.
Fund Accounting and Overall Accounting
* Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds.
* Collect relevant information to facilitate production of NAVs.
* Issue NAVs accurately and within defined timeframes.
Liaise with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV. Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
Ensure agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met. Preparation on occasion of interim and annual financial statements for Property Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex cross-border structures.
Client Centric
Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities. Understand the purpose of and gain critical background knowledge of Funds assigned to the team.
Keep abreast of current activities in the REIF's market as well as industry and regulatory developments. Liaise with other internal departments such as Trustee, Legal, Transfer Agency and Company Secretarial.
Purchase and Sale of Property Investments
* Understand the structure of property transactions.
* Understand the process and approvals required.
* Coodinate approval process.
* Collate documentation / record maintenance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Professional accountancy qualification is essential.
In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is advantageous. Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Yardi) is highly desirable.
Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAPP and IFRS. Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory /tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting.
A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards. Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration.
Demonstrates understanding of the need for high-touch client service. Ability to participate in systems development projects.
Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required. Excellent knowledge of Excel.
Working with Us
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.