Team Lead, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that provides innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions. The company has a balanced hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between working in the office and working from home. The team is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, schedule of investments, and explanatory notes for mutual funds, hedge funds, and/or fund of hedge fund clients.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of people management experience for Team Leaders and 7 years overall experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting in an Audit Firm, or financial institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable;
• Background in regulatory / statutory reporting will be preferred;
• Experience on transitions/consolidation of various systems and completing necessary reconciliations (preferred);
• Experience on tax and regulatory reporting (preferred);
• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory concepts, financial instruments and products acquired through studies and related work experience;
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills;
• Experience of Sungard InvestOne fund accounting platform or Confluence/FundARC Suite financial reporting systems advantageous;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential;
• Knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, Lux GAAP, Swiss GAAP & IFRS through studies and/or work experience (preferred);
• Knowledge of related systems: Bloomberg, Reuters (preferred);
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation and externally, fluent in English is necessary;

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to senior leaders
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities