**About the Role**
Northern Trust, a globally recognized financial institution, has been in continuous operation since 1889.
The company 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.
**Job Summary**
As a Financial Reporting Consultant, you will support the Australian Financial Reporting team and be responsible for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and tax reporting to a diverse range of investment manager and superannuation fund clients.
You will establish a level of client knowledge to ensure all requirements are met and allow the team to build the relationship further.
**Responsibilities**
* Provide high-level client service as the first point of contact in relation to all accounting and tax queries for an allocation of clients.
* Review financial statements and templates.
* Proactively seek to identify and improve current core processes and procedures, ensuring they are updated with changes in regulations and industry trends.
* Deliver training and coaching to junior members of the team.
* Work closely with other teams to achieve client reporting objectives – Unit Pricing, Business Process Analysts, Client Services, Operations, and Technology.
**Requirements**
* Experience working within a Custodian, Superannuation fund, or Investment Manager accounting/tax team.
* Strong Excel skills and proficiency in utilizing financial statements and tax reporting system tools.
* Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree qualified ideally with a CA or CPA.
* Demonstrated relevant experience in a similar role.
* Client service and relationship management.
**What We Offer**
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability are assets that empower 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.
**Key Performance Indicators**
* Meet all reporting deadlines and deliver high-quality reports.
* Establish strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.