Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

Northern Trust; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking a Financial Reporting professional to support the Asset Servicing Group. The role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements, escalating issues promptly, and following established procedures daily and monthly.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in financial reporting, a degree in accounting or finance, and CPA is highly desirable. A hybrid work model applies, with interactions across the global team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years overall experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting in an Audit Firm, or financial institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable.
• Background in accounting/regulatory/statutory reporting will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escalates relevant and critical issues to management and all required partner areas in a timely manner.
• Carries out preparation and/or reviews of deliverables.
• Follows core procedures, checklists and client specific procedures on a daily and monthly basis.
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
• May have direct interaction with Senior Management and/or external auditors of clients.
• May manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees.

Skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA desirable

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.

Hybrid

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Role

Under general supervision (but works independently most of the time) responsible for processing and handling transactions for the Financial Reporting group with the Asset Servicing Group. AS is a team of global service financial professionals that has operational capabilities in all locations. AS encompasses Valuation Reporting and Unitized Valuation and Reporting Service and is comprised of partners who support Northern Trust business in conjunction with our global network of operational partners.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Escalates relevant and critical issues to management and all required partner areas in a timely manner
• Carries out preparation and/or reviews of deliverables
• Follows core procedures, checklists and client specific procedures on a daily and monthly basis
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• May have direct interaction with Senior Management and/or external auditors of clients
• Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees
• May manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role), including daily interaction with home country counterparts
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• Delivers a work product that requires less revision

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• At least 2 years overall experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting in an Audit Firm, or financial institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable
• Background in accounting/regulatory/statutory reporting will be preferred

Working Hours

• 7AM to 4PM or 11AM to 8PM, depending on the specific FR team

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.

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].

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.