IMA Accountant with Italian, Associate 1

State Street Corporation; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday Day Off

3rd year anniversary Day Off

5th year anniversary Day Off

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Private pension plan

Language classes and development

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Kraków is seeking an IMA Accountant to handle daily accounting tasks and process client instructions efficiently. The role interfaces with internal units and external clients, resolving discrepancies and supporting reconciliations and client administration.

You will work in a hybrid model, cooperate with Senior IMA Accountants and Managers, and contribute to training and development while improving processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets, word processing and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of fund administration would be useful but not essential.
• Good level of English.
• Fluent Italian spoken and written.
• Analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Process client instructions and investigate exceptions.
• Manage inheritance and pledges within client accounts.
• Set up and maintain client/mandate reference data.
• Complete IMA accountant checklist per procedures and ensure timelines are met.
• Participate in departmental ad-hoc projects and training of staff.
• Provide guidance and documentation for process improvements.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

English language

Italian language

Analytical thinking

PC literacy

Education

Accountancy or Business related degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Outlook

Job description

Purpose Of Role:The IMA Accountant is responsible for daily accounting related functions to ensure clients’ instructions are processed in a timely fashion. The IMA Accountant is the point of contact for internal units that offer additional services to the asset manager (i.e. Custody, Corporate Actions/Income Management, Settlement etc.), reconciliation, client administration as well as for external client (distributors, Asset Management Company and Underlying Investors in case of Institutional Clients) and analyzes the information received; making sure any client’s instruction as well as discrepancy is monitored and resolved professionally.Specific Duties:TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT· Processing client’s instructions· Investigation on client’s instructions exceptions· Inheritance management· Pledges management· Client/Mandate reference data setup and maintenance queriesOTHER· Complete IMA accountant checklist when required in accordance with procedures.· Ensure agreed timelines are adhered to.· Involvement in departmental ad-hoc projects.· Involvement in the training and development of other team members as necessary.· Make recommendations for changes to processes and procedures and prepare documentation for review as required.NON - TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESCOMMUNICATION· Resolve review points highlighted by senior IMA accountants and team Manager and ensure they are kept informed of progress.· Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external clients and colleagues.· Provide timely and professional responses to all enquiries.ORGANISATION· Undertake appropriate housekeeping duties e.g. filing, archiving, operation of clean desk policy.· Demonstrate good time organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.· Maintain systematic filing practices.· Adhere to clean desk policy and record keeping.· Ensure that daily work load is allocated appropriately.TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT· Work with Senior IMA Accountant / Manager to identify objectives at the start of each year and keep them up to date.· Actively participate in the appraisal process by completing a self-evaluation and suggesting appropriate development.· Take responsibility for personal development and training.· Provide direction and training to staff in the course of their day-to-day work. Train less experienced staff in fund and bank procedures and processes, and provide guidance and an adequate source of help for questions.· Actively participate in the development of new hires in the team. Support and guide them in the knowledge of all technical aspects of the work, as well as in their work organization.Work Parameters Or Boundaries:Internal State Street Poland procedures & regulationsItalian Data Protection Regulations – required for IMA teamsAccounting StandardsPerformance Management ProcessInternal and External Relations:Transactional relationships with peers in department and immediate supervisor, with some exposure to senior staff; ongoing external contact PERSON SPECIFICATIONSpecific Qualifications / Skills:· Numeracy / Literacy skills.· Accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.· PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets, word processing and Outlook.· Basic understanding of fund administration would be useful but not essential.· Good level of English.· Fluent Italian spoken and written.· Analytical thinking.Critical Behaviors for Success as defined by the PPR System at Core level:· Takes Ownership and Initiative· Ensures accuracy and quality· Provides outstanding service· Communicates Effectively· Displays Insight & Influence· Fosters Collaboration and TeamworkLevel Of Education:Accountancy or Business related degree (preferred)Previous Level Of Experience:Previous experience in finance preferred but not essential.Note: This role required you to work in hybrid model (minimum 3 days' work in office)Minimum Salary:zł60,000 AnnualThe minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.We Offer:Permanent contract from day oneAdditional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)Premium life insurance package and private pension planWide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programsOpportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choiceVariety of well-being programsAdditional benefits available depending on the seniority of the roleAbout State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementState Street's Speak Up LineZałącznik do standardu Whistleblowing i Speak Up SSBI GmbH dla Oddziału w Polsce