Fund Accounting - Senior Associate

State Street; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider seeks a Fund Accounting Senior Associate in Saudi Arabia. The role involves reviewing Net Asset Values and ensuring timely delivery of client deliverables. Candidates must be proficient in both Arabic and English and have a degree in Accountancy or Business. With over 2 years of experience in fund accounting, the selected professional will enjoy a competitive benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance and savings plans

Flexible work programmes

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in fund accounting required.
• Well versed in Arabic for translations and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review and/or prepare daily NAV calculations.
• Ensure successful delivery of daily prices by agreed deadlines.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients.

Skills

Numeracy/Literacy skills

Ability to prioritize

Effective communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Arabic and English language skills

Proactive approach

Education

Accountancy or Business related degree

Job description

Who we are looking for

A Fund Accounting Senior Associate is required to work in a client facing role within State Street’s daily operations department. As part of the daily role they will be reviewing the Net Asset Values of KSA and Middle East registered portfolios and pricing. The role holder is expected to work with State Street’s outsourced service centers and centers of excellence ensuring that all deliverables are produced and dispatched on time in accordance with client service level agreements and agreed quality standards. The candidate is expected to be well versed in Arabic to be able to translate/review statements that may require translations to English by Operational FA teams.

What you will be responsible for

As Fund Accounting Senior Associate you will

• Review and/or prepare daily NAV calculations, research and resolve discrepancies.
• Review complex client deliverables and provide technical expertise.
• Ensure successful delivery of daily prices by agreed deadlines as per client SLA and coordinate other regular periodic deliverables to the client in line with SLA (e.g. Yields, KPIs, Expense invoices).
• Develop and review procedures and ensure documentation exists for any client‑specific procedures.
• Ensure the line manager and others, as appropriate, are kept aware of all issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, third parties and colleagues, communicating effectively through formalised reporting and ad‑hoc liaison.
• Review corporate documentation on processes, procedures and controls and evaluate the continuing effectiveness of these and related systems, initiating remedial action as necessary.
• Monitor errors and potential breaches; complete relevant documentation and ensure training needs are identified and relevant training is carried out, liaise and assist with audit/internal queries.
• Review periodic statements from the client/IM/others. Make sure those are correctly interpreted in English especially if in Arabic.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role.

• Numeracy / Literacy skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Collaboration & team work.
• Arabic and English Language skills – spoken and written.
• Proactive approach.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Level of Education: Accountancy or Business related degree (preferred).
• Previous Level Of Experience: 2+ years’ experience in fund accounting is required.

About State Street

What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible work programmes to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programmes and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programmes and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

Across 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.

End Date: January 31, 2026

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