Who we are looking for:
Under the supervision of the Team Supervisor, the Senior Fund Expense Accountant is responsible for monitoring all fund expense processing functions. The Senior Fund Expense Accountant is responsible for verifying and reviewing the work performed by the EMEA Central Expense Team and for assisting the Team Supervisor in all aspects of his/her responsibilities.
The Fund Cost Accountant is responsible for timely reporting to the Fund Accounting Team and prior checking of checklists. As an experienced fund expense accountant, plays a key role in training and developing new team members, is the first point of contact for all inquiries and provides on-the-job training for less experienced employees. The senior fund expense accountant works with other departments to obtain key data for service provision, error resolution and accounting discrepancies related to fund costs.
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What you will be responsible for:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Performing calculations and applying fees, expenses and rebates to accounting accounts within the specified time and with the required accuracy
- Consideration of the impact of daily expenses on the value of the fund
- Implementation of changes in the budget and schedules of fees and expenses of investment funds in accounting systems based on received instructions
- Cooperation with other departments within the company and supervisory departments in order to obtain appropriate baseline information, solve problems and eliminate accounting discrepancies
- Documentation of performed activities, preparation of a checklist
- Timely delivery of results
COMMUNICATION
- Providing timely professional responses to all inquiries
- Resolve issues identified by Senior Fund Expense Specialist and Team Manager and report on progress
- Keeping your supervisor informed of all ongoing issues/issues/enquiries.
- Taking care of building and maintaining good relations with colleagues and internal clients
ORGANIZATION
- Ability to work under time pressure and complete tasks within a tight schedule
- Regularity in action
- Keeping the desk clean, taking care of document archiving and office space
- Ensuring work efficiency at the appropriate level
TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
- Provides guidance and training for employees on daily duties. Training and support for less experienced employees in accounting procedures and processes
- Active participation in the training and development of own and other group members' skills as required
- Active participation in the assessment process by self-assessment and proposing development goals
- Defining your goals and ensuring their implementation and updating in cooperation with the Senior Accountant or Team Manager at the beginning of each year
What we value:
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Very good computer skills, including practical knowledge of spreadsheets and text editing.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language.
- Ability to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to independently organize working time and work under time pressure
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Full responsibility for entrusted tasks
- High quality and accuracy of actions taken
- Focus on providing high quality services
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Proactivity and creativity in solving problems
- Ability to work in a team
Level Of Education and Previous Level Of Experience:
- Accountancy or Business related degree (preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting for investment funds.
We Offer:
- Permanent contract from day one
- Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, Disconnect Day, 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 trainings (internal and external): soft skills trainings, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
- Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice - 5 days of leave to attend
- 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 to help you 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.
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