Accountant, Financial Reporting

St Peter Port, Guernsey
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide 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. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Major Duties

Preparation of financial statements for investment funds, including London Listed closed ended funds.
Responsible for various routine accounting duties including general ledger maintenance, preparation of journal entries, and compilation of data for various financial reports.
Assist in the monthly consolidation process including the review of company wide inter-company reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation and production of all periodic financial statements in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist in the preparation and completion of all filings with the SEC and other regulatory bodies including footnote disclosures, tables, etc.
Interacts with both internal and external auditors.
Work with various internal and external partners on cross-functional processes or projects providing analytical and procedural expertise.
Research moderately complex accounting transactions and reporting issues with some guidance from the subject matter expert.
May perform various analysis required to assess the financial position and operating results of the organization.

Knowledge & Experience

Sound business and organizational knowledge, acquired through 2-3 years related work experience. Four year Accounting degree
Exposure to Corporate financial reporting and consolidation
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team where the accuracy and timeliness of data are critical
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and thorough documentation
Experience of accounting experience in a large corporation or financial service industry.
CPA certification is a plus

Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.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 sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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