Senior Associate - Financial Reporting Job in State Street Corporation

As Senior Associate you will:

• Prepare and perform 1st level reviews on client financial statements, NQs, Form N-MFP other similar forms/activities and clear comments and assist with draft and support distribution to client and auditors, ensuring that all deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed upon time
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to all staff in addition provide performance feedback to manager for review
• Responsible for risk management by ensuring staff understands all Standard Operating procedures, Key Controls, and Client Specific Procedures/Checklists
• Estimate personnel needs, assign work, oversee short term deliverables, coordinate workflow, maintain working knowledge of overall process operating model while assisting with deployment of operational changes
• Ensure team is achieving accuracy and meeting pre-determined deadlines
• Implement all standard practices, processes, tools, and technology enhancements
• Effectively use automation and make recommendations for current system enhancements
• Participate in the research and resolution of client issues
• Volunteer for ad-hoc projects and help with last minute requests
• Resolve issues and prioritize actions in the absence of the direct manager
• Assist with coordination of activities between multiple departments within the organization, including our global offshoring partners
• Draft and update task lists for offshoring partners, ensures all supporting documentation is available to them and acts as primary contact to answer their questions and issues

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Fund Accounting
• Transaction processing & Management
• Financial Analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving
• Statistical analysis

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Commerce / Economics with a specialization in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• CA / CPA / ACCA or similar professional qualification preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP/ IFRS etc.

  Additional requirements:

• Demonstrates strong technology skills, as well as problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management skills
• 3+ years to 8+ years of experience in Fund Financial Reporting /accounting or finance field preferred