Who we are looking for

As an AIS PERA Fund Accountant you will be a part of our team responsible for reporting for our Private Equity or Real Assets fund clients. You will be responsible for calculating the net asset values of funds by processing daily accounting related functions, ensuring funds prices are accurate and delivered to the client in a timely fashion.

We are looking for a committed candidate who will act as the central point of contact for all accounting support functions and analyze the information received thereby, ensuring any discrepancy is monitored and resolved professionally.

The successful candidate will need to take initiative, exercise independent thinking, maintain an excellent and interactive relationship with team members, global business partners and, most importantly, our clients.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is in the Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) department which is a part of State Street, the largest financial services provider in Poland. AIS is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting and fund administration services to hedge and private equity funds.

PERA is the fastest growing sector of the funds industry with huge potential for additional client take-ons and expansion within existing clients into diverse assets classes such as Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Hybrid models.

We continue to see a steady stream of growth in scale and complexity across the client base. This is expected to continue long into the future as the industry grows and matures.

Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one and servicing E2E clients is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

Calculating Net Asset Value ensuring accuracy and timelinessComparing and confirming account balances per trial balance to account balances per subsidiary ledgers, researching any discrepanciesEnsuring agreed timelines are adhered toPreparing capital call and distribution calculations and related notices to investorsPreparing periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entriesPreparing quarterly management fee calculationsPreparing waterfall calculations and capital account allocationsResolving review points highlighted by senior fund accountants and manager and ensure they are kept informed of progressInvolvement in the training and development of other team members as necessaryTaking responsibility for personal development and training.Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal clients and colleaguesParticipating in special client or internal projects as requiredWorking with Manager to identify objectives at the start of each year and keep them up to date.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

​Take Ownership and InitiativeEnsure accuracy and qualityProvide outstanding serviceCommunicate EffectivelyDisplay Insight & InfluenceFoster Collaboration and Teamwork

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Numeracy / Literacy skills.Accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets and word processing.Basic understanding of fund administration would be useful but not essential.Excellent written and spoken English is a must

We Offer:

Permanent contract from day one

Additional 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 programs

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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