Analyst, Global Fees Management

Role/ Department:

This is a role for a Fee Analyst within an established International Finance Operations team. The successful individual will be based in Limerick and will report to a local Ireland Fees Team Leader.

The team is responsible for the timely capture, recognition, billing and collection of revenue for multiple legal entities across EMEA.  This role will include primary responsibility for a number of high profile clients.  The role involves working with all areas of the Business to ensure that all fee arrangements are properly reflected in our legal books.  The team has visibility and liaison with high profile clients, Client Services, Business Operations teams and Financial Control.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Responsible for timely and accurate client billing across Northern Trust entities working to strict reporting deadlines. 

• Initial set-up and ongoing maintenance of client static data, ensuring correct interpretation of documented arrangements.

• Collection of fee debtors in on a timely basis in line with agreed company and client authorised procedures including generation of payment instructions and banking entries. 

• Responsible for timely completion of accruals as part of the month-end close process to ensure revenue is accurate and complete to meet the requirements and deadlines of Financial Accounting and their month-end close schedule. 

• Work with the New Business, Client Services, and Operations Teams to ensure all new / terminated business is captured in full, correctly accrued and invoiced within agreed timelines for assigned Clients.

• Timely communication and escalation of billing delays / issues.

• Regular liaison and development of strong relationships with Client Services and the Business.

• Responsibility for Client / Business / Finance queries ensuring timely resolution, documentation and escalation.

• Ensure adherence to SOX and audit requirements. Continually improve and strengthen controls.

• Input to fee related internal & external audits.

• Participate as Subject Matter Expert in all fees related changes and projects.

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:  

• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to work in a fast paced environment where month end financial reporting deadlines and compliance with documented controls and processes are paramount.

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve on a timely basis.

• Ability to partner effectively with peers, management, business and overseas partners. 

• Flexible approach towards changing work methods, deadlines and variable workloads.

• Advanced level of IT skills notably MS Excel.