Financial Reporting, Senior Associate

Who are we looking for?
You! We seeking a motivated and detail oriented Financial Reporting Senior Associate to join our growing team in Ireland. This opportunity is suited to professionals with experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, audit, or asset management who want to deepen their technical expertise, client management skills, and leadership capabilities within a global financial services organization.

Why this role is important to us
As a key member of the Financial Reporting team, you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and delivery of annual and interim financial statements for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will collaborate with clients, auditors, outsourced service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure all reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

What you will be responsible for

- Assisting the financial reporting Manager/AVP in managing the end to end financial reporting process for assigned clients, including planning, financial statement review, audit coordination, board approval, and filing.

- Overseeing the preparation of the audited annual and interim financial statements with the outsourced service provider in accordance with standard operating procedure, relevant working guides, in compliance with relevant accounting standards and the relevant regulatory disclosure requirements.

- Managing audit engagements, including auditor coordination, issue resolution, tracking of open items, and delivery against key reporting deadlines.

- Supporting strategic and operational initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, controls, automation, and client service delivery. Actively participate in process improvement and transformation projects across the Financial Reporting function.

- Providing guidance and support to junior team members, share technical knowledge, and contribute to the development of team expertise and best practices.

- Regulatory Filings - assisting with regulatory reporting requirements including, where applicable, CSSF reporting, FAR's reporting, CBI reporting, AIFMD reporting, and other regulatory disclosures required by clients and local regulators.

- Reviewing and updating department operational processes, to ensure controls remain effective and account for dynamic changes in client requirements, mitigating operational risk wherever possible.

- Relationship building - managing and developing relationships with clients, counterparties and other external parties. you will act as a State Street representative to our clients.

What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:

- Strong analytical skills, accuracy and careful attention to detail are essential.

- Team skills - demonstrated ability to work with people at different levels both internal and external.

- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritise.

- Proactive approach and willingness to continuously strive to learn and develop.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

- Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, audit, asset management, or a related financial services environment.

- Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

- Experience with investment funds and the preparation or review of financial statements is advantageous.

- Knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP, or other applicable accounting frameworks, together with relevant regulatory reporting requirements, is desirable.

What we offer

- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

- Competitive benefits and comprehensive on the job training.

- Professional qualification support, including ACA, ACCA, and CPA pathways.

- Exposure to diverse investment fund structures, clients, and regulatory environments.

- Opportunities for career progression and participation in strategic transformation initiatives.

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 Programs 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 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 programs 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.

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