Who are we looking for?
This position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their knowledge of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements for investment funds in compliance with appropriate regulatory frameworks and accounting standards. This is an entry level position.
Why this role is important to us
Financial Reporting department is responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, half year end and year-end financial statements for investment funds.
What you will be responsible for
•Prepare and complete first draft of audited annual and unaudited interim financial statements from trial balance, including Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Schedule of Investments, Notes to financial statements, in line with applicable reporting standards
•Prepare reporting templates for annual and interim cycles
•Liaise with other departments to address and resolve all issues identified within a trial balance
•Prepare audit files and reconciliations in line with standard operating procedure
•Process changes accurately to financial statements in compliance with appropriate accounting and regulatory standards
•Work to tight client deadlines in order to meet reporting timelines
•Maintain and develop relationships with our internal clients and supporting teams (e.g. Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, Custody/Trustee)
•Be up to date with current accounting standard changes communicated by the senior staff
•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
What we value
•Aptitude for figures, accuracy
•Good command of English
•Excellent analytical and organizational skills
•PC literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
•Understanding of basic accounting principles
•Knowledge of Financial Reporting would be advantageous
•Have an enquiring mind and a willingness to investigate and solve problems
•Seeks responsibility
Skills
•Self-motivated
•Professional
•Multitasking ability
•Enthusiastic
•Takes Ownership and Initiative
•Adaptable – ability to develop new approaches to solving problems
•Team player
Education and Qualification
•A person with relevant financial education in the field of economics, finance, accounting or similar (preferred) – min. Bachelor
•General knowledge of financial services industry. Knowledge of Financial Reporting is a plus
We offer
•Flexible working hours (restricted to the current business need)
•No intra-day deadlines
•Interesting, non-repetitive process
•Employee savings plan
•Premium life insurance package
•VIP medical package
•International operating environment
•Language classes
•Soft skills trainings
•Technical workshops
•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
•Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
Note: This requirement is for Hybrid working model with mandatory 3 days working from office.
Minimum Salary
zł60,000 Annual. The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ. Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees. In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.
About State Street
State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. 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.
