Senior Fund Accountant (Alternative Investment Services Private Equity & Real Assets), Associate 2

Who we are looking for

As a Senior Fund Accountant for AIS PERA, you will join our team that is responsible for delivering reports to our Private Equity or Real Assets fund clients. Your tasks will involve preparing and/or reviewing NAV Packs and other reports of the highest quality and accuracy, delivered punctually to satisfy our clients' needs.

We seek a dedicated candidate who, as a member of the Alternative Investment Solutions, will collaborate with other departments to develop new resolutions for intricate business challenges, embraces improvements, and leverages opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to take the initiative, employ critical thinking, maintain excellent interactive relationships with team members, global business partners, and above all, our clients.

Why this role is important to us

You will join the Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) team, part of State Street, the largest financial services provider in Poland. AIS is recognized as an industry leader in providing fund accounting and administration services to hedge and private equity funds.

PERA is the fastest-growing sector in the funds industry, brimming with potential for additional client assimilation and expansion within existing clients into diverse assets like Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Hybrid models.

Our client base is continually expanding in both scale and complexity, a trend we expect to continue as the industry evolves.

If you are up for the challenge of making your mark on the alternative investment industry from day one and serving E2E clients, join us.

What you will be responsible for

• Managing internal workflow to meet internal processing and client deadlines
• Managing client expectations and liaising with both assigned client contacts and fund investors.
• Reviewing and/or preparing quarterly and annual financial work papers, including portfolio schedules, accrivals, and partner capital allocations
• Reviewing and/or preparing capital call and distribution calculations and related investor notices
• Reviewing and/or preparing periodic bank and cash reconciliations and posting journal entries
• Reviewing and/or preparing quarterly management fee calculations
• Reviewing and/or preparing waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
• Reviewing limited partnership agreements and offering memoranda to ensure all accounting procedures and calculations align with the fund's governing documents
• Maintaining working relationships with all home site contacts and contributing to planning of training to address issues
• Ensuring all processes comply with the SLA and escalate it if necessary
• Participating in special client or internal projects as required

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid team player
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to perform effectively within strict client deadlines
• Ambition to forge a long-term career in one of the world's largest Fund Servicing companies

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in a similar role
• Good command of English
• A finance, accounting, or business degree would be an asset

We Offer:

• Permanent contract from day one
• Additional leaves (Birthday, 3rd and 5th-year work anniversary)
• Gold medical package for employees and their families
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes, and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer for 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 world's largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies. We're leaving an impact on the financial services industry with our technology and product innovation. For over two centuries, we've helped our clients protect and steward the investments of millions of people. We offer investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We strive to create the best work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. The details vary by location, but you can expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans. We provide flexible Work Program options to help balance your needs. Plus, we offer numerous development programs and educational support, helping you achieve your fullest potential.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. At State Street, we can do better when we have diversity in our workforce. Our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a significant contributor to creating an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can flourish and use their skills at their maximum potential. We welcome candidates of different origins, backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and personalities. One of our fundamental values is actively engaging with communities around the world as both a partner and leader. We offer tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs, and access to employee networks to stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers.