Technical Coordinator, Financial Reporting

ACCA Careers; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management and asset servicing, seeks a Financial Reporting specialist for the Asset Servicing group in Manila. Under supervision but operates independently, you will handle and coordinate financial reporting tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while interfacing with clients and senior management.

You will contribute as a subject matter expert, mentor junior staff, manage daily operations with home-country counterparts, and support regulatory

Qualifications

• 4+ years of financial statement preparation or reporting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification is highly desirable.
• Background in regulatory or statutory reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of team objectives.
• Plan and manage team workflow to meet deadlines.
• Communicate new procedures and provide training as needed.
• Manage volumes of tasks to meet client deadlines.
• Escalate critical issues to management and partners promptly.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA desirable

Job description

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.

About Northern Trust

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.

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 handling and coordinating work for the Financial Reporting group within 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

• Ensures that the team/divisions goals for accuracy and timeliness are maintained
• Plans and manages the team workflow to accomplish critical tasks on time
• Ensures that new procedures are effectively communicated and training is administered where needed
• Manages volumes of tasks to meet client deadlines
• Escalates relevant and critical issues to management and all pertinent partners in a timely and efficient manner
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• May have direct interaction with clients, external auditors of clients and/or Senior Management
• 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
• Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions in consultation with senior members of the team

Working Hours

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

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate would benefit from having:

• At least 4 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 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. Learn more.