Position: New Graduates (Analyst) - Accountancy Graduates Preferred
Responsibilities
Preparing financial statements for mutual funds, hedge funds and/or fund of hedge fund clients.
Processing simple and complex transactions using set procedures and guidelines.
Working with other operations groups to ensure exceptions are monitored and corrected within an agreed timeframe.
Research and resolve simple issues and, with the support of supervisors, resolve more complex problems.
Identify opportunities for improving process flows and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners internal and external to the organization.
Qualifications
Graduate of Accounting
Knowledge of accounting and regulatory concepts, financial instruments and products acquired through studies and/or related work experience.
Knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, Lux GAAP, Irish GAAP, Swiss GAAP & IFRS through studies and/or work experience.
Up to 1 year experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting within an Audit Firm, financial institution or corporate finance function (for experienced candidates).
Experience of transitions/consolidation of various systems and completing necessary reconciliations.
Excellent IT and systems skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
Abilities
Work effectively as a team member as well as an independent, self-motivated individual
Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Active communicator that is not afraid to “raise your hand”
Leadership, teamwork and client servicing ability
Application Process
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At Northern Trust, we place a huge value on“fit” – our clients, the services we provide, the technology we create, andmost importantly, the people we hire.
As an applicant to an Analyst role, we wantto get to know you - what you value, how you solve problems, what you aspireto, and whether we’re a good “fit” for your skills and career goals. Tohelp us understand your “fit” for an Analyst role with us we ask you tocomplete 4 stages.
Stage 1 – Online Application.
Click on Apply for Job and complete youronline application where we ask you for personal information, academic historyand check your eligibility. After completing this stage satisfactorily you willreceive an email invitation to complete Stage 2.
Stage 2 – Career eNTry onlineassessment.
Take a brief online assessment so we canidentify key skills and attributes important for working at Northern Trust. Onpassing the assessment you will receive an email invitation to complete Stage3.
Stage 3 – On Demand Video Interview.
You’ll be invited to record answers to anumber of short interview questions. You may be asked about your knowledge ofNorthern Trust, your strengths, and your motivations to start your career withus.
Once you have completed all 3 stages aRecruiter will review all the information you have provided and contact you ifyou have been selected for
Stage 4 - An In-person Interview
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Good luck, we are looking forward to learningmore about you!
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