Senior Financial Accountant(Regulatory Reporting)

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. Role/Department An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant within the Finance Team based in Limerick This permanent role will play an integral part within the team and will be responsible for report production, timely issue resolution and providing ad-hoc support as required. The team is responsible for the production of monthly and quarterly reports, looking at capital and liquidity as well as balance sheets across a range of institutions in Europe, UK and the Middle East. The successful candidate will work with a variety of operations and other Finance teams to understand the business and ensure that reports accurately reflect the business undertaken, with adherence requirements to regulatory rules. The key responsibilities of the role include; Key partner in the production and computation of monthly reporting for a number of entities, Assess the impact of changes to and expansions in the business, e.g. new product offerings, new territories; Acts as a key contact for various internal and external contacts with the ability to communicate succinctly and interpret financial results. Produce reconciliations, ensuring that all documentation is completed in line with corporate requirements and policies. Recommend and implements process improvements identified in day to day work. Perform various analyses to assess the impact of financial strategies on the financial position and operating results of the organization. Research and resolves complex accounting transactions and reporting issues, where some expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines and/or processes. Work with various internal and external partners on cross-function processes or projects providing analytical and procedurally represent the team. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop knowledge of the regulatory reporting tools and their configuration. Work with Finance teams and leader in other locations. Skills/Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having; Qualified accountant (preferably ACA / ACCA) with several years experience in a multi-currency financial services environment. Accounting knowledge, acquired through years of corporate or industry experience. Experience in regulatory and statutory financial reporting with a large organization. Ability to meet strict deadlines by multi-tasking and prioritizing various assigned deliverables. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in leading or champion new corporate initiatives. Requires attention to detail and solid documentation techniques. 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. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 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 . We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.