Consultant, Property Real Estate Fund Accounting

About Northern Trust

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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.

Role/ Department:

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Consultant in the Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team. Our team provides Fund Accounting, FinancialReportingand Relationship Management services to our clients. The team is regarded as the leading provider of Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate market. This role willprovide an opportunity for youto develop both knowledge and experience of a dynamic and varied client environment andrepresentsan exciting opportunity to work witha number ofniche asset managers.

The key responsibilities of the role include: Financial Reporting

• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Property Funds including the completion ofconsolidatedfinancial statements for complex cross-border structures.
• Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, CentralBankand CSO returns.

Fund Accounting

• Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds.
• Collection of relevant information tofacilitateproduction of NAVs.
• Issue NAVs accurately and within definedtimeframes.
• Organisepayment of operating expenses.
• Liaise with new clients todeterminefund structure and level of detailrequiredto supportstriking ofNAV.

Client Servicing

• Responsible to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department's performance to clients (internal and external).
• Effective communication with clients,investorsand associated parties on fund activities.
• Ensure that operating arrangements are clearlyestablishedoninceptionof a fund.
• Ensure that documentation,legaland compliance issues are complete.
• To understand the purpose of and gainthe criticalbackground knowledge of Funds assigned to the team.
• To keep abreast of current activities in the REIF's market as well as industry and regulatory developments.
• Dealing with client queries.
• Liaising with other internal departments such as Trustee, Legal, Transfer Agency and Company Secretarial.
• Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via sales presentations, RFPresponsesetc.

Purchase and Sale of Property Investments

• Understand the structure of property transactions.
• Understand the process and approvalsrequired.
• Co-ordination ofapprovalprocess.
• Collation of documentation / record maintenance.

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate willbenefitfrom having:

• Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAPP and IFRS.
• Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory /tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting andFinancial Reporting.
• A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards.
• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration.
• High levelof communication skills,previousrelationship management experience would be beneficial.
• Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities andabilityto motivate a team.
• Ability toassistwith the management of the team.
• Demonstrates understanding of the need for high-touch client service.
• Ability toparticipatein systems development projects.
• Demonstrates commitment to producinghigh qualityworkand totimeframesrequired.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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 , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.