Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

About the role

Northern Trust is hiring a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting in Manila. The role sits under general supervision but works independently most of the time, handling transactions for the Financial Reporting group within the Asset Servicing Group, which covers Valuation Reporting and Unitized Valuation and Reporting Services. The position follows a balanced hybrid model, with time split between the office and working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Escalate relevant and critical issues to management and the required partner areas in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or review deliverables.
• Follow core procedures, checklists and client-specific procedures on a daily and monthly basis.
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client and/or internal business impact.
• Interact directly with senior management and/or external auditors of clients.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to more junior employees, and manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of juniors (not a formal management role), including daily contact with home-country counterparts.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of 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.
• A background in accounting, regulatory or statutory reporting is preferred.

Required skills

• Technical soundness in the area of expertise and broader knowledge of other areas.
• Ability to deliver a work product requiring less revision.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for movement within the organization and access to senior leaders.