Consultant, Custody Tax Process

Join to apply for the Consultant, Custody Tax Process role at ACCA Careers . 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. Role / Department As part of the Custody Tax Operations team, the Tax Consultant is at the centre of international withholding‑tax processing. Reporting to the Team Manager, the Tax Consultant’s responsibilities include capturing, recording, and managing Northern Trust’s client tax documentation, accurately identifying, processing, and tracking tax relief at source or reclaims on behalf of Northern Trust’s global client base to ensure maximum tax benefits. The role requires responding quickly and professionally to inquiries in an accurate and timely manner, with a focus on continually improving the service offered to clients. The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include Take on assigned tasks from the Management group and work independently when appropriate. Execute complex tax processes, interpreting policies, guidelines, and procedures. Own one or more processes, reports, and/or procedures. Review the work of others, including tax breakdowns and reclaims. Provide training and control reporting as needed. Handle complex queries and refer complicated issues to higher‑level specialists or the regional tax team. Perform market analysis as required. Focus on operational risk and control environment, ensuring procedures are followed and updated. Attend internal and external operational meetings, taking a leadership role on behalf of the team when required. Be aware of all service‑level agreements in place. Research market change and collaborate with other teams to effect that change from an operational tax perspective. Skills / Qualifications The successful candidate will benefit from having: Strong time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills. Analytical and procedural competence on a daily execution basis. Expertise in a specific skill set while maintaining focus on daily execution. Technical soundness in own area of expertise and operational knowledge across the tax practice. Creative thinking and continual improvement without increased cost or risk. Initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions under risk, priority, and deadline constraints. Bright, articulate, and entrepreneurial with a proven ability to navigate obstacles, work under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast‑moving environment. Accuracy and attention to detail at all times. Numerical competence and strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Good core IT skills – Adobe, Excel, MS Office, Word, etc. Ability to work within a team environment. Knowledge of end‑to‑end custody tax processes for multiple markets. Working With Us As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organisation that is financially strong and stable, emboldening us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organisation is encouraged; senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable Accommodation 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 email our HR Service Center at We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and let’s discuss your flexible working requirements together. About Our Manila Office The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resilience, innovation, and excellence, it has evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 – driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr