Associate, Accountant

Northern Trust; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Manila office seeks an entry-level accounting professional to support daily financial reporting and general ledger maintenance.

You will analyze journal entries, perform routine reconciliations, and interact with internal and external partners to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires an undergraduate accounting degree, proficiency in Excel and Word, and strong communication with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting is required.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily financial reports for Regulatory and Trust reporting.
• Analyze and maintain the General Ledger, posting entries and clearing rejects.
• Exercise independent judgment and perform routine account reconciliations.
• Resolve routine processing problems and recommend solutions.
• Attend meetings with internal and external partners and build rapport.
• Assist in completing special projects or routine research.
• Work with various internal and external partners.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties

• Responsible for the preparation of daily financial reports required for Regulatory and Trust reporting involving basic supporting calculation and documentation.
• Analyzes and performs maintenance to the General Ledger system on a routine basis such as posting entries, clearing reject items, etc.
• Exercise independent judgment and perform routine account reconciliations and resolve most issues.
• Resolve routine processing problems and recommend solutions.
• Attends meetings with various internal and external partners and develops or builds a rapport with them.
• Assists in the completion of special projects or routine research as required.
• Work with various internal and external partners.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of accounting functions and related concepts
• 0-2 years of related work experience and completion of a degreed Accounting program
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented

Experience

• Undergraduate degree in the Accounting field is required
• Proficiency in MS office applications such as Excel and Word

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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 - driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.