About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution with over 130 years of financial experience. We serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role/Department:
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Senior Consultant in the Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team. Our team provides Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting and Relationship Management services to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Property Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex cross-border structures.
* Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
* Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
* Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.
Fund Accounting:
* Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds.
* Collection of relevant information to facilitate production of NAVs.
* Issue NAVs accurately and within defined timeframes.
* Organize payment of operating expenses.
Client Servicing:
* Responsible to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department's performance to clients (internal and external).
* Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.
* Ensure that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.
* Ensure that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete.
Purchase and Sale of Property Investments:
* Understand the structure of property transactions.
* Understand the process and approvals required.
* Co-ordination of approval process.
* Collation of documentation / record maintenance.
Requirements:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
* In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required.
* Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
* Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAPP and IFRS.
* Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory /tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.
* A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards.
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