Financial Reporting Senior Associate

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Who we are looking for:

Based in the Dublin office, you will be part of a team of 200+ dedicated financial reporting professionals who are focused on delivering interim and annual US GAAP/IFRS financial statements to a diverse group of alternative investment managers. 

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS 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 recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ 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:

As a Financial Reporting Senior Associate you will

• Oversee the preparation and review of interim and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP requirements for alternative investment funds (hedge, private equity, and real estate funds).

• Create and maintain financial statements production calendars to ensure timely preparation, review, and release to clients/auditors

• Be responsible for managing the workflow and day-to-day activities of junior staff by allocating and organizing work, setting deadlines, and implementing procedures

• Perform technical reviews of hedge, private equity, and real estate funds’ financial statements

• Set individual and team targets and priorities; maintain high standards of client service; conduct performance appraisals and give feedback on individual and team performance

• Maintain and develop technical expertise and participate in training junior staff and new hires

• Attend and chair meetings of the financial reporting department and attend other committee meetings on behalf of the department.

• Manage your own continued professional development, through engaging in the performance review process and attending relevant training as per agreed training curriculum.

• Deputies for your manager as required from time to time.

• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards as they relate to funds (IFRS, Irish GAAP in particular)

• Ability and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

• Ability to multi-task and be comfortable with managing difficult situations as they arise. 

• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, auditors at all levels.

• Experience of working to deadlines.

• Ability to hold and chair meetings as required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a degree in finance, business / accounting or related discipline,

• Have a number of years’ experience working in a similar environment or related environment.

• The role would also suit someone who is a qualified or part-qualified professional accountant or with an interest in qualifying as an accountant (eg. ACA, ACCA, CPA).

• The candidate should possess strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS investment company financial statements with previous experience servicing alternative investments.

Disposition

• Self-motivated

• Good initiative

• Professional

• Multi-tasking ability

• Enthusiastic

• Adaptable – ability to develop new approaches to solving problems

• Flexible

• Strong inter-personal skills