State Street
Financial Services
FinancialReporting,SeniorAssociate
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“Financial Reporting, Senior Associate at State Street. Skills: Financial Reporting, Statutory Reporting, Accounting Standards, IFRS, GAAP, Client Service, Process Improvement. Preparing/reviewing APAC, EMEA and North America Financial Reporting packages. Ensuring allocated client reporting is completed and submitted for review on a timely basis”
What You'll Achieve.
Timeliness and delivery of client service; Increased focus towards quality controls, documentation and process improvements; Efficiency creation; Staff development; People management
Industry & Context.
Problem solving and resolution skills; Analytical skills in resolving team issues and facilitating decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in a Financial reporting or financial services environment, Solid experience in statutory reporting and applications of accounting standards in accordance with IFRS and GAAP, Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word), written and verbal communication skills, Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines, problem solving skills
Nice to Have
CA/CPA/CFA qulified or studying towards, Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm relevant experience, Good leadership, negotiation and analytical skills, proven track record of efficiency creation, staff development and people management skills, Good understanding of managed investment funds, relevant accounting standards and applicability, Good understanding of financial services and investment products, Detailed oriented individual capable of performing in a high pace environment, Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and possess problem solving and resolution skills, Data & Analysis - Posesses attention to detail. Demonstrate good analytical skills in resolving the team issues and facilitates decision making, Have mindset to continous improve processes and action on it, attention to detail and a focus on service
What You'll Do.
Preparing/reviewing APAC
EMEA and North America Financial Reporting packages
Ensuring allocated client reporting is completed and submitted for review on a timely basis
Maintaining records on financial reporting related systems
Answering and handling complex issues and queries
Liaising with internal/external counterparties to obtain information
Coaching and assisting less experienced staff
Identifying risk issues and breaches
Acting as escalation point
Accountability for assigned tasks and deadlines
Reviewing and correcting process documentation
Understanding end-to-end processes
Seeking support to clear inter-process dependencies
Suggesting process improvements
Driving projects for efficiencies/enhanced controls
Working with client service teams to manage auditor/client queries
Understanding client requirements
Conducting performance planning and reviews for direct staff members
Working closely with Manager and senior management to drive solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interaction with various units locally and overseas; Ability to work in a team environment; Coaching and assisting less experienced staff; Working together with home site client service team; Working closely with the Manager and senior management
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Driving projects to create efficiencies / enhance controls
Full Job Description
**Who we are looking for:** The Financial Reporting Senior Associate role within Global Delivery is responsible for preparing/reviewing various APAC, EMEA and North America Financial Reporting packages in accordance with established procedures. The role involves interaction with various units locally and overseas. The Senior Associate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. Accuracy, timeliness and delivery of client service are imperative in this position with increased focus towards quality controls, documentation and process improvements. **Why this role is important to us:** The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Delivery (SSGD). SSGD gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder record keeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGD’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. **What you will be responsible for:** * Produce or review monthly, quarterly and annual financial/regulatory reports and related working * Ensure that allocated client reporting is completed and submitted for review on a timely basis * Maintain records on the finacial reporting related systems and acting as senior system supporter * Answer and handle complex issues and queries and escalate as needed; acting with a sense of urgency to meet required deliverables * Liaising with internal/external counterparties to obtain information where required * Coach and assist less experienced staff * Identify risk issues, breaches and act in accordance with the 'risk' escalation chain and operating procedures * Acting
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