Regulatory Reporting Accountant

This role is based in our Limerick office and will be within our Alternatives Division and relates to the Central Bank function of the Regulatory Reporting team.   The position is to support the Regulatory reporting requirements by completing research/ analysis and help submit to the Central Bank of Ireland both quarterly and monthly a variety of NAV statistical reports. The team ensures that the returns to the Central Bank are accurate, complete and are submitted within the required timeline.   Principal Responsibilities Reports to the Regulatory Reporting Manager. Assist with producing Irish statistical returns including quarterly, monthly and other Regulatory reports. Ensures quality is maintained across all submission types regarding content and format and that returns are in accordance with Central Bank guidelines. Liaison with other Northern Trust Departments as required. Assist Regulatory Reporting workstream in the drafting of project updates, progress reports and milestones. Assists the Regulatory Reporting team to identify gaps in the existing process to improve and streamline each of the processes and to leverage the offshore Central Bank Team where ever possible. Assist with the testing of Regulatory reporting developments. Support the Regulatory Reporting work stream in the review and sign off of IT developments. Skills / Experience Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements is desirable but not essential Knowledge of the fund valuation function is desirable but not essential Good operational knowledge of fund accounting systems is desirable but not essential Good experience of working in teams Self-motivated, innovative and analytical Strong Time management and organisational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential Accuracy and attention to detail Strong ability to check and identify errors in documentation and reporting. Strong ability to identify process improvement opportunities and to deliver those improvements Demonstrates commitment to producing very high quality work for tight timelines About Northern Trust For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees globally. We serve the world's most-sophisticated clients - from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands. We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater. Northern Trust proudly cultivates a diverse workforce, to serve our diverse client base. We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company. We encourage applications from the best regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religion. As of December 31, 2017, Northern Trust Corporation had: $139 billion in banking assets $8.1 trillion in assets under custody $10.7 trillion in assets under custody/administration $1.2 trillion in assets under management