Senior Fund Accountant - Italy Fund Accounting Team - Associate 2

at  State Street

Who we are looking for
Under the supervision of the Team Supervisor, the Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for monitoring all accounting related functions on Funds which are the responsibility of the Senior Fund Accountant’s assigned Team. The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for ensuring Funds are reported accurately and on time to the necessary parties. The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for verifying and reviewing the work performed by the Fund Accountants and for assisting the Team Supervisor in all aspects of his or her responsibilities. As an experienced fund administrator, the Senior Fund Accountant provides a key role in training, and developing the newer members of the team, and is expected to be available to provide an immediate point of reference for queries, and to provide on the job training to less experienced staff.
Why this role is important to us
The Senior Fund Accountant is an integral member of the Team responsible for delivering quality service to assigned clients of the team. He/She must contribute to the team on technical matters, as well as providing leadership and direction to the team members, in both quality of service and communication with internal clients and other supporting departments. The Senior Fund Accountant is required to solve problems and provide assistance and guidance to the Fund Accountants. Achieving quality of service is a team effort and the Senior Fund Accountant needs to function at all times as a team player and ensure that other members of the team do so too.
What you will be responsible for

• Numeracy / Literacy skills
• PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets and word processing
• A thorough understanding of fund administration is required ·
• Excellent English.
• Takes Ownership and Initiative
• Ensures accuracy and quality
• Provides outstanding service
• Communicates Effectively
• Displays Insight & Influence
• Fosters Collaboration and Teamwor