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Financial Reporting Accountant with Italian language, Associate 2

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State Street

Financial Reporting Accountant with Italian language, Associate 2

Krakow, Poland

Who we are looking for:

Financial Reporting department is responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, half year end and year-end financial statements for investment funds. At this level you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing of all components of interim and annual financial statements for a number of investment funds. You may organize and coordinate work of Financial Reporting Accountants, Associate 1 in all aspects of the Financial Statements preparation process. You will be required to provide guidance to less experienced members of staff, taking responsibility for the quality of the work delivered to the client and auditors.

What you will be responsible for:

Technical COMPETENCIES

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REVIEWING WORK AND ASSISTING TEAM SUPERVISOR

  • Prepare and review reporting templates for annual and interim cycles
  • Take ownership for Clients assigned to you by your Team Leader
  • Be a first point of contact for technical and Financial Reporting queries from Financial Reporting Accountants, Associate 1
  • Work to tight deadlines in order to finalize client deliverables
  • Act as an immediate point of contact to internal clients on specialized audits or reviews
  • Provide assistance and support during financial statements audits and internal control reviews
  • Take ownership of Client queries and communication
  • Ensure effective logging and resolution of enquiries and liaise with appropriate parties to resolve / escalate queries and problems within agreed deadlines
  • Comply with accounting policies/procedures and internal control documentation
  • Understand the core processes and areas of risk within the business area and work with a management team to mitigate them
  • Constantly improve knowledge and skills in the area of accounting, financial reporting and the investment funds sector
  • Participate in projects impacting the wider group where possible
  • Take on ad hoc project work as required from your managers

Non-technical competencies

COMMUNICATION

  • Provides timely and professional responses to all enquiries.
  • Keeps Team Supervisor, informed as to the daily work progress and status of requests.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues.

Organization

  • Demonstrates good time organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.
  • Maintains systematic filing practices.
  • Adheres to clean desk policy and record keeping.
  • Ensure that daily work load is allocated appropriately.

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Provides direction and training to staff in the course of their day-to-day work, Trains less experienced staff in fund and bank procedures and processes, and provides guidance and an adequate source of help for questions.
  • Actively participates in the development of new hires in the team. Supports and guides them in the knowledge of all technical aspects of the work, as well as in their work organization.
  • Identify training needs within the team and ensure that those needs are met.
  • Take responsibility for own personal development and training.

What we value:

  • Numeracy / Literacy skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets and word processing
  • A thorough understanding of fund administration is required
  • Excellent English.
  • Italian language is and additional asset

Critical Behaviors for Success as defined by the PPR System at Core level

  • Takes Ownership and Initiative
  • Ensures accuracy and quality
  • Provides outstanding service
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Displays Insight & Influence
  • Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Accountancy or Business related degree (preferred)
  • 2+ years experience in fund administration is required.

We Offer:

  • Permanent contract from day one
  • Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
  • Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
  • Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
  • Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
  • Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
  • Variety of well-being programs

About State Street

What we do

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program that will help you to match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility

We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

State Street's Speak Up Line

Client-provided location(s): Kraków, Poland
Job ID: StateStreet-R-757785
Employment Type: Full Time