Job Description
About Us: A globally recognized, award-winning financial institution has been in continuous operation since 1889. Our team provides innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.
The role will provide an opportunity for you to develop both knowledge and experience of a dynamic and varied client environment and represents an exciting opportunity to work with a number of niche asset managers. This role is part of the Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team. Our team members are known for their exceptional service and attention to detail, providing Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Reporting: 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.
Additional Responsibilities include: developing an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds, issue NAVs accurately and within defined timeframes, organize payment of operating expenses, liaise with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV, communicate with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities, ensure that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund, deal with client queries and contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via sales presentations, RFP responses etc.
As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to learn and grow in your career, working in a collaborative and supportive environment where your skills and qualifications are valued. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
Required Skills and Qualifications
For this role we are seeking an individual with:
* A recognised Professional Accounting Qualification.
* 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.
* Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration.
* High level of communication skills, previous relationship management experience would be beneficial.
* Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team.
* Ability to assist with the management of the team.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to learn and grow in your career.
Others
At Northern Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make our workplace more vibrant, creative and productive. If you need reasonable accommodation during any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center. We look forward to hearing from you!