Sr Consultant, Fund Accounting

Northern Trust; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking a seasoned fund accounting professional to collaborate with internal stakeholders and drive accurate, compliant reporting across portfolios. You will analyze data, lead process improvements, mentor teammates, and ensure timely deliverables while upholding standards, risk controls, and client service excellence in a dynamic, global bank.

This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong blend of analytical, communication, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required, with advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting or related roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to plan and execute fund accounting work.
• Supports and may lead development and improvement of fund accounting processes and controls.
• Analyzes accounting data, cash activity, investment records, reconciliations, and reports to identify trends and risks.
• Solves complex fund accounting issues with sound judgment.
• Monitors progress of deliverables and communicates updates to stakeholders.
• Ensures timely, accurate deliverables while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Develops or enhances fund accounting documentation and resources.
• Builds cross-functional relationships to support coordinated outcomes.
• Leads smaller fund accounting projects or components of larger initiatives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge and mentoring.
• Performs all duties according to policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners to plan and execute fund accounting work aligned to team, functional, and organizational priorities.
• Supports and may lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of fund accounting processes, programs, controls, or initiatives within the function.
• Analyzes accounting data, cash activity, investment records, reconciliations, reports, and information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Solves complex or less defined fund accounting issues by applying sound judgment, accounting practices, best practices, and knowledge of related operational disciplines.
• Monitors progress of assigned fund accounting deliverables, project activities, or process improvements, tracks results, and communicates updates, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and functional management.
• Ensures timely and accurate execution of fund accounting deliverables while maintaining quality standards, control requirements, compliance with functional policies, and alignment with client, business, or reporting requirements.
• Develops or enhances fund accounting documentation, procedures, tools, templates, or resources that improve consistency, efficiency, controls, and effectiveness of team operations.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships across fund accounting, operations, client service, technology, and other related teams to support coordinated outcomes and service objectives.
• Leads smaller fund accounting projects, process improvements, or components of larger initiatives with manageable risk, resource requirements, and stakeholder coordination needs.
• Acts as a fund accounting resource for colleagues with less experience by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on processes, reconciliations, controls, systems, and supporting onboarding or skill development as needed.
• Performs all duties according to established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge within own discipline, with basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Ability to solve complex problems and evaluate multiple sources of information to make sound judgments
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to apply best practices and identify opportunities to improve processes, services, or workflows
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate with peers and functional management
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships and collaborate to achieve shared objectives
• Demonstrated judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently in less defined situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant systems or tools used within the function

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of relevant experience in a related role or function required.

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 @ntrs.com, 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. Learn more.