Financial Reporting - Emerging Lead

State Street; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a candidate to provide comprehensive support to investment company clients, ensuring timely financial statement preparation and compliance within strict deadlines.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a background in Fund Financial Reporting and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Accounting. Expect a shift work schedule aligned with US, APAC, and EMEA hours.

State Street values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Economics preferred.
• CA / CPA / ACCA or similar qualification preferred.
• 2+ years to 4+ years of experience in Fund Financial Reporting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform 1st level reviews on client financial statements.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to all staff.
• Responsible for risk management and ensuring staff understands procedures.
• Coordinate workflow and oversee short term deliverables.
• Volunteer for ad-hoc projects and help with last minute requests.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Transaction processing & Management

Financial Analysis

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Economics

CA / CPA / ACCA or similar qualification

Job description

Who we are looking for:

The purpose of the job is to provide end to end support to investment company clients for timely completion of preparation of financial statements, portfolio schedules and associated mandatory reporting’s within stringent deadlines for audit / review and successful submission to the regulators.

Selected candidates will be required to work at shifts which allow reasonable overlap with US, APAC and EMEA hours and allow for trainings, on the job practice, feedback etc.

What you will be responsible for:

• 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:

• 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
• 2+ years to 4+ years of experience in Fund Financial Reporting /accounting or finance field preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

End Date: June 30, 2026