Financial Reporting Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Trust Full time

About Northern Trust


Northern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. We are 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.


We serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax solutions to a diverse range of investment manager and superannuation fund clients.


Job Summary


This role will support the Australian Financial Reporting team as a Manager and be responsible for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial reporting, regulatory reporting and tax reporting. The successful candidate will also act as an escalation point for any client queries and establish a level of client knowledge to ensure all requirements are met.


The role will involve managing new client onboarding process as it relates to financial reporting and tax, in conjunction with other teams. You will report to the Head of Financial Reporting and Tax and have the opportunity to work from either Melbourne or Sydney locations.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage the Financial Reporting for the Client Accounting group(s)
  • Conduct performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions
  • Act as a subject area expert and direct activities of staff
  • Develop and maintain specific subject expertise and advise business management, and relevant third parties
  • Provide advice to internal clients on the implications of business trends, issues, operating environment changes and firm or business unit strategy
  • Responsible for interacting with various business areas to determine automation needs and provide ongoing systems support
  • Provide hands-on training to staff
  • Develop periodic goals, organize the work, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities, and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work
  • Provides input and support to budget management process
  • Maintain risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group
  • Operate independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function
  • As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
  • Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
  • Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities

About You


To be successful in this role, you will require strong leadership and organizational skills to develop periodic goals and manage and motivate team members towards the goals set. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required, as well as analytical and problem solving skills. Extensive experience working within a Custodian, Superannuation fund, or Investment Manager accounting/tax team is preferred.


You should have a technical understanding and practical application of accounting and tax concepts as they relate to Managed Investment Schemes (MIS's) and Superannuation funds. A demonstrated high level understanding of the application of Australian Accounting Standards as they relate to MIS's and Superannuation funds, and the different assets they invest in is also required.


In addition, you should have a demonstrated high level understanding of the application of Australian Tax rules as they relate to MIS's and Superannuation funds, and the different assets they invest in, and an understanding of different trust structures and entity types. Demonstrated understanding of the application of regulatory reporting requirements – APRA, ABS, BAS, PAYG is also required.


A proficiency in Excel and an Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree qualification, ideally with a CA or CPA, are desirable. An understanding of unit pricing and unit registry concepts, client service and relationship management experience, and previous experience in managing a small/medium team are highly desirable.


Salary Range


$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.


About Northern Trust


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 contact us directly. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.



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