Senior Consultant, Fund Accounting - Limerick | Hybrid

<p><b><u>About Northern Trust:</u></b></p><p></p><p>Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Role</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We are currently recruiting for a </span><span>Senior C</span><span>onsultant </span><span>within our</span><span> growing</span><span> Fund Accounting department</span><span>.</span><span> The </span><span>Senior C</span><span>onsultant</span><span> has responsibility for </span><span>accurately reviewing and signing off NAV calculations</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>is</span><span> the subject matter expert on the team for all fund specific requirements and take</span><span>s</span><span> the lead in rolling </span><span>out new system enhancements and </span><span>procedures</span><span>. They will also</span><span> collate and provide feedback from Fund Accounting </span><span>department to the </span><span>relevant stakeholders</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>The Senior Consultant </span><span>may</span><span> </span><span>be an individual contributor or have one</span><span> or </span><span>two direct reports. </span><span>This role</span><span> will be attractive to candidates with prior fund accounting experience or relevant oper</span><span>ational /accounting experience who want to progress their career in a ‘best in </span><span>class’</span><span> environment</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><span><span>A Senior Consultants role and day to day responsibilities are documented in further detail below </span><span>and incorporates the </span><span>following</span><span> </span><span>areas</span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Operational Risk Management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Client Service and Quality</span><span> </span><span>- Accuracy &amp; Timeliness</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Productivity and Change Control Management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Outsourcing and Oversight</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Principal Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Responsible for co-coordinating</span><span> and leading</span><span> systems testing </span><span>and procedures </span><span>in the team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>To be the technical and subject matter expert on the team and handle all specific fund requirements.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentors</span><span> individuals and peers during </span><span>project</span><span>s and </span><span>assignment</span><span>s</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Analytically and procedurally competent to </span><span>lead</span><span> the team on cross-function process or </span><span>project deliverables, minimising errors in all deliverables</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> an understanding of the industry and keep abreast of emerging industry trends.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to </span><span>lead lon</span><span>g term strategy for </span><span>the </span><span>department</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Instils</span><span> a client service culture among staff and ensure</span><span>s</span><span> that all clients receive a quality service.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience of designing and implementing development plans, training plans and succession plans for all levels of staff.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span>, </span><span>assist</span><span> and</span><span> delegate projects/assignments and </span><span>tasks to individuals and peers. </span><span>Maintain accountability</span><span> for the <span>projects/assignments.</span> </span><span>Provide </span><span>progression </span><span>feedback and</span><span> recognition to the individuals </span><span>and the project team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Engaging with key stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements, management of stated stakeholder needs</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Proactive problem solving and issue resolution </sp