Who we are looking for
Fund Accounting Director will be directly responsible for NAV Production Operations and Centralized Fund Accounting groups, therefore requires strong staff management and client servicing skills as well as relevant industry experience. The role holder will be responsible for managing teams and gain exposure to many client relationship management aspects across EMEA with an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast moving financial services environment.
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 Fund Accounting Director you will
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Develop and build up a strong relationship with internal and external clients.
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Assume senior managerial oversight of all operations conducted by the assigned team(s) in Poland.
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Ensure sufficiently trained staff is available to service the client/s and deliver quality service.
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Assume responsibility for the implementation of client specific projects (new business development review, planning & roll out).
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Ensure any amendments to tax regulations in respective countries are timely incorporated into key controls and processes.
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Continually review the Operating Environment & implement improvements where necessary with special focus on risk mitigation and consolidation of various Tax teams.
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Provide Subject Matter Expertise where required.
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Lead client due diligence visits.
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Lead corporate and external audits.
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Conduct Performance appraisals and objective setting.
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Provide timely updates on issues to Krakow and Gdansk site governance and carry out necessary corrective action
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Manage on-going relationships with the goal of meeting / exceeding service delivery standards.
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Work to broaden scope of services in Poland to support overall European strategy.
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Support wider European/Global strategy through relevant projects and initiatives that may be assigned.
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Represent State Street by serving on internal and external committees and industry associations.
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Responsible for execution of overall business plan in assigned areas.
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Responsible for the direction and development of subordinate managers at all levels as well as staff.
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Maintain open lines of communication and ensure that regular team and 1:1 meetings are conducted across the assigned unit.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
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Confidence in dealing with all situations; Excellent Communication; Organizational and Report Writing skills; Proficient in the use of MS Office tools including Word and Excel.
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Fluency in oral and written English is required.
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Numeracy / Literacy skills.
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Exercise sound judgment in all matters.
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Leverage knowledge and technology to ensure optimal results.
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Drive execution of all client and business related tasks.
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Provide outstanding service to all client/s - internally & externally.
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Communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
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Display organizational insight & influence .
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Foster collaboration & team work.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree or equivalent. Master’s degree a plus.
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Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) desirably.
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10+ years or relevant experience gathered in a financial services environment.
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8+ years of managerial experience (operations and financial services). Experience in managing large teams and operations servicing multiple clients is a must.
We offer
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Flexible working hours (restricted to the current business need)
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No intra-day deadlines
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Interesting, non-repetitive process
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Possibility to Work From Home
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Employee savings plan
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Premium life insurance package
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VIP medical package
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International operating environment
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Language classes
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Soft skills trainings
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Technical workshops