Associate Accountant, Financial Reporting – 2 positions recruitment

Northern Trust is one of the world’s leading providers of asset servicing, asset management and wealth management services. With a history of strength and stability, today we are a global leader in combing exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. As of June 30, 2012 Northern Trust had $100 billion in banking assets, $4.6 trillion in assets under custody and $704.3 billion in assets under management worldwide.

In Luxembourg we are a boutique business offering comprehensive asset servicing capabilities. Through our unique positioning we have seen significant business growth and a need to build upon our already high performing team.

Principal responsibilities

Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information. Close attention to detail necessary.

Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for the Investment Funds under administration.

Liaison with external auditors and dealing with audit queries.

Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.

Seek to learn quickly and continually improve service offered.

Assist other colleagues. Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge and offering assistance as appropriate.

Additional tasks that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

Skills / Experience

Entry level experience: Degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.

Experience within the Investment Industry, financial and regulatory reporting background an advantage.

An appreciation of accounting principles, the candidate may be a part qualified accountant and interested in completing their qualification.

Knowledge of Accounting Standards advantageous, Lux GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP.

Demonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction.

Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

Strong communication skills, fluent English necessary.

Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation.

Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills. Experience of Sungard Invest One advantageous. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce.

We ensure our policies guide our behaviors to create and maintain a discrimination-free workplace. We support total diversity: gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, physical disabilities, and marital/family status, among others.  

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