Accountant, Financial Reporting

Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. We specialise in providing asset servicing solutions and asset management to both institutional and personal clients. The delivery of products and services to this client base is supported through a network of offices around the globe.

For over 40 years, Northern Trust in Guernsey has remained one of the largest administrators on the island and forms a vital part of Northern Trust’s global presence.

We believe our most valuable asset is our engaged, empowered & diverse workforce. As a global institution, Northern Trust is committed to building upon this diverse talent through encouraging innovative thinking and personal courage in an inclusive environment. Northern Trust’s commitment to diversity & inclusion is evident in our internal initiatives for which we have won several globally recognised awards.

Role

To prepare the financial statements of entities administered by NTIFASGL in a timely, efficient and accurate manner adhering to the highest standards. To support Associate or Fund Accountants in the preparation of more simple tasks.

Ensure good communication with all parties involved in the process.

Flexible working options (adjust hours) available for the successful candidate.

Principal Responsibilities:

Timetables

• Preparing the timetable for accounts production
• Circulation of timetable to clients and other interested parties

Proforma accounts

• Designing the proforma accounts on Excel/Word, ensuring that layout, content & disclosures are in accordance with the Principal Documents of the fund ,legal, GAAP (UK, IFRS, US) and other requirements (fund SORP – IMA/AICs)
• Agreeing the proforma with the client and other interested parties incorporating their comments

Dividends

• Planning and co-ordinating the dividend exercise with clients and other departments.
• Preparation of “available income schedules”.
• Preparing dividend input forms.
• Notifying interested parties that a dividend has been declared.

Preparation of accounts

• Liaising with other departments regarding the closing down of the accounting periods.
• Checking ledger integrity.
• Compiling the accounts using Excel/Word workbooks.
• Preparing a standard accounts file.
• Completing appropriate checklists.
• Co-ordinating the audits and assisting with audit queries.
• Liaising with printers.
• Preparing accounts for Manager review.
• Processing review points.
• Sending accounts for inclusion in board packs

Submission and filings

• Submitting GFSC and Stock Exchange notifications and announcements.
• Liaison with other departments in collating information for US tax and other tax reports.
• Preparation and submission of Guernsey tax returns.

Review of accounts

• Assisting more junior staff members to fully complete the accounts preparation process, assist with clearing audit or client queries.

Training and supervising

• Acting as mentor to trainees
• Delegation of certain tasks.
• Setting priorities.
• Monitoring their progress.
• Conduct constructive reviews of their work.
• Growing a culture of good practice.

Compliance and regulation

• Understands key compliance issues.

Additional tasks

• Fulfil additional, relevant, tasks appropriate to the role and business requirements

Requirements

Professional Qualification / Education Level

Essential:

Near Qualified Accountant

Desirable:

Qualified Accountant (1-2 years PQE)

Experience:

• Proven experience in preparing accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Proven experience in funds/financial services

Skills:

Essential:

• Good IT skills
• Accurate under pressure
• Good timekeeping, planning

Desirable:

• Good interpersonal skills

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

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 ethical companies. Build your career with us and apply today.

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