Sr Analyst, Hedge Fund Accounting

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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. 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: The Hedge Fund Accounting team looks after Hedge Funds for numerous Asset Management clients. The Analyst ensures timely & accurate delivery of reports & accounts for a range of clients. This individual will have a strong technical accounting background; experience working within the Financial Services industry. The key responsibilities of the role include: Ensure timely & accurate delivery of NAV reports for a range of clients Responsible for ensuring accurate financial statements in accordance with accepted accounting standards Understand and analyze the fund's operating expenses and accruals Posting of manual journal entries related to accruals and capital activities Ensure timely resolution of issues and communicating these to Home Location and internal stakeholders Employees are required to comply with the regulatory regime in which Northern Trust operates as appropriate to the above role Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the incumbent is responsible for are organized and controlled Employees are required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties Skills/ Qualifications: The successful candidate will benefit from having: Approachable and able to promote teamwork through creative solutions Analytical and problem-solving skills are required Basic to intermediate knowledge in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards Time management and delegation skill Knowledge of Excel and other MS office applications Excellent English, grammar, written and oral communication skills Adaptive, flexible style with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment A College or University degree and/or some relevant work experience is required Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or a quantitative discipline 1 - 2 years of experience in Financial Services environment, with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services strongly preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred 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. https://www.northerntrust.com/content/dam/northerntrust/pws/nt/images/careers/taleo-manila.png 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. 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. 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 workpla