Northern Trust

Auditor, Issue Validation

Northern Trust

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manila • Philippines

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About the role

  • Accurately design and execute the testing approach and ensure that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the project
  • Escalate and/or communicate with management, supporting efforts to discuss any matters raised during the review
  • Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls
  • Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or other deliverables to ensure that work is performed timely and accurately
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of IT systems within areas reviewed
  • Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as necessary

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics is preferred, but not required
  • Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) is a plus
  • 4+ years of experience auditing in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is required
  • Self-starter, ability to independently work on deliverables, proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to adapt and respond positively in a changing and dynamic work environment as part of a Global Audit team across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is a plus
  • Experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate is advantageous
  • Ability to work independently, engage with senior stakeholders, and work in a team environment
  • Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
  • While not required, experience in data analytics is desirable
Benefits
  • Flexible and collaborative work culture
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
auditingrisk analysisvalidation tasksdata analyticsfinancial analysisprocess documentationcontrols assessmentproblem-solvingattention to detail
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingindependent workadaptabilityteam collaborationmulti-taskingtime managementproactive assessment
Certifications
CPACIAACAACCA