Job Description
Accountant role in the Real Estate and Infrastructure Team, providing Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Relationship Management services to clients.
Northern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution with over 130 years of experience, serving the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
About the Role
- Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds and stay up-to-date with current market activities and industry developments.
- Collect relevant information to produce Net Asset Values ("NAVs") and management accounts, and issue these accurately and within defined timeframes.
- Understand the structure of property transactions and the process and approvals required.
- Assist with the payment of operating expenses and liaise with internal departments.
- Provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department's performance.
- Ensure operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.
Requirements
- Be on course towards gaining or hold a Professional Accounting Qualification.
- Previous experience in financial services or audit firm.
- Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS and Irish regulatory/tax regime.
- Strong communication skills.
- Previous Client Services experience.
- Previous exposure to Accountancy software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
We are 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.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.