Associate Consultant, Training - Financial Reporting

Northern Trust; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Associate Training Consultant within the COO L&D Global Team to design and deliver impactful learning solutions for the Financial Reporting function.

You will partner with stakeholders across regions to develop, deliver, and continuously enhance training programs that strengthen accounting, reporting and control practices, while managing the operational aspects of the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and related accounting processes.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Background in auditing or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions for the Financial Reporting function.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and continuously improve training programs.
• Manage the operational and administrative aspects of the training curriculum.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Audit

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA CMA

Job description

As a member of the COO L&D Global Team, the Financial Reporting Associate Training Consultant will partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and deliver impactful learning solutions for the Financial Reporting function.

This role is ideally suited for a professional with a strong background in Financial Reporting, Accounting, Audit, or related financial services disciplines who has the drive to pivot from an operational or client-facing role into Learning & Development. The successful candidate will leverage their subject matter expertise to develop, facilitate, and continuously enhance training programs that support business objectives and employee development globally.

Under general supervision, the Associate Training Consultant will support the design, delivery, and evaluation of functional learning solutions, while also managing the operational and administrative aspects of the training curriculum.

WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE AS AN ASSOCIATE TRAINING CONSULTANT?

• An excellent opportunity for accounting, audit, or financial reporting professionals seeking to broaden their career into Learning & Development.
• Leverage your technical expertise while moving away from day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Partner with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Influence the development of future talent by designing and delivering training programs that have a lasting business impact.
• Gain global exposure through collaboration with teams across multiple jurisdictions and business functions.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting, Audit, Fund Accounting, or a related financial services function.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and reporting processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player.

Preferred

• Previous experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating learning sessions.
• Experience within financial services, asset management, fund administration, banking, or professional services environments.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are particularly interested in candidates who have built their careers in Financial Reporting, Audit, or Accounting and are passionate about knowledge sharing, coaching, and developing others. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a strategic learning environment while contributing to the growth and success of the Financial Reporting organization.