Associate, Global Financial Control

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an entry-level SOX/SOC compliance analyst for its Manila office. You will support the Global Financial Control team, performing risk assessments, testing controls, and documenting findings to ensure compliance with SOX and SOC standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely reporting, and ongoing learning as the team monitors controls across business units. A bachelor's in accounting/finance is required, with CPA/CIA a plus, and relocation to Manila if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA or CIA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review departments to document key risks and controls.
• Develop/test steps and document results for control assessments.
• Stay current on SOX and SOC rules.
• Communicate recommendations to partners at all levels.
• Identify and resolve problems within guidelines.
• Prepare formal reports and assist team to meet deadlines.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Financial auditing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Accounting or Finance a plus

CPA or CIA a plus

Job description

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.

Under direct supervision responsible for supporting processes related to compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and SOC on a Global Financial Control team. The team primarily provides oversight and internal control testing of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) program for Northern Trust Corporation in periodic filings of financial information with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Service Organization Control Reports (SOC) program for Northern Trust business areas. May be entry level position with opportunity to develop professionally.

Major Duties

• Performs review of various departments by understanding and documenting the key risks and controls within the function being reviewed.
• If assigned, develops and/or executes test steps, documents results clearly and evaluates the results to assess the quality of the control and/or control environment.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX and SOC regulatory rules and changes within the industry.
• Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines.
• Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts.
• Works effectively as a team member but also independently.
• Works to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable of the core aspects of the job.
• Generates and/or creates formal reports.
• Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job.

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry, basic accounting principles, and related work experience.
• Analytical and organizational skills are necessary to conduct internal controls documentation and testing.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, 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. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation Northern 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 [e-mail]. 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.

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. Learn more. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work‑life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

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