Job Description

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. 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 to assist the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. https://www.northerntrust.com/content/dam/northerntrust/pws/nt/images/careers/taleo-india.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. ROLE: The job requires working for a Private Equity Fund Administration. PEFA provides third-party clients with comprehensive administration, financial accounting, and investor reporting services for their funds. This is a supervisory role which is responsible for managing a Fund administration process for Private equity, including conducting the performance management process. Establish goals/objectives for the team and monitors to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all related tasks. CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Strong accounting / financial services/ Private equity work experience or equivalent knowledge Sound knowledge on Investran accounting tool includes report wizard, data exchange portal, Journal posting etc Demonstrate through examples /evidence of strong operations knowledge including secondary review & controls, risks & mitigation Demonstrate through examples /evidence day to day team management, mentor/coach team members and sharing feedback Demonstrate through examples /evidence analytical ability, problem solving, and escalation of issues Intermediate proficiency of MS Office specifically Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrate through examples /evidence excellent written and verbal language skills, ability to independently address technical & non-technical issues, knowledge share / training sessions conducted, proactively troubleshoot and manage escalations, and work with global teams MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : General: Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information Ensure PE Valuations are completed in an accurate and timely manner Carry out duties in accordance with procedures and Service documents Work closely with Manager on various processes, projects and initiatives. Core: Reconcile all queries in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner. Manage any potentially difficult situations which may impact the clients, by developing a close working relationship with client / client facing contacts. Proactively seek to identify and improve current core procedures. Seek to learn quickly and strive to continually improve service offered. Encourage others to come forward with ideas. Look to meet and improve the preparation of client reporting. Deliver training to the team members and coach them effectively. Provide objective and regular feedback to staff. Liaise with other units in Private equity. Consistently prioritise team goals above individual goals. Manage the team in order that all deadlines are met in an efficient manner. Business: Understand operational risk and how to mitigate it. Respond flexibly to the needs of the current situation, amend own work program to deliver desired outputs. Ability to proof read and pay attention to detail. Management: Support the implementation of business plans. Manage the allocation of the workload in a fair and efficient manner. Delegate appropriately. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified CA\'s with 5+ years of experience excluding article ship, preferably with PE background 5-8 years of experience on Core PE accounting - for TL minimum 2 years of team handling experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to interact and communicate with co-workers in a clear, thorough and concise manner. Work environment and physical demands are those normally associated with work either at office or any other location including home, including frequent use of the computer and telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship or constitute a direct threat.

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