Team Lead, Fund Acctng at Northern Trust

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • College or University degree and/or relevant work experience
  • Experience of Fund Accounting
  • Supervisory experience (desirable)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, escalating issues where necessary
  • Good team player, self-starter, flexible, with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for work flow distribution and the effective use of resources within the team
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate completion of NAVs for multiple Unit Trusts and common Investment Funds
  • Prepares financial statements and reports for a designated group of funds
  • Monitors monthly reporting for onward transmission to the Trustees and ensures accuracy of reports prepared for regulatory agencies
  • Provide on the job technical training and coaching for all team members and brief staff regularly on issues relating to work carried out by the team and new initiatives
  • Organize the work of the team, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work
  • Ensure all procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to on a daily basis
  • Assist the Team Manager in establishing goals and objectives for the team
  • Generate process and system enhancement ideas and co-ordinate the introduction of these changes with supporting documented procedures
  • Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingNAV CalculationFinancial StatementsRegulatory ReportingTeam ManagementPerformance ManagementProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Team Lead, Fund Accounting role?

A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience is required, along with experience in Fund Accounting. Supervisory experience is desirable.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to set priorities and manage deadlines are required.

What is the company culture like at Northern Trust?

Northern Trust offers a flexible and collaborative work culture where movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company is committed to assisting the communities it serves.

What are the main responsibilities of the Team Lead role?

Responsibilities include workflow distribution, ensuring accurate NAV completion for funds, preparing financial statements, monitoring reporting, providing training and coaching, organizing team work, updating procedures, assisting with goals, generating process improvements, and conducting performance management.

What makes a strong candidate for this Team Lead position?

Strong candidates will have Fund Accounting experience, supervisory background, excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills, and personal qualities like being a good team player, self-starter, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

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