Your New Team Global Billing Operations as a part of State Street's Finance Division is responsible for end to end client invoicing and reconciliation activities on investment funds. The Billing teams provide services for 7 EMEA countries: France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the UK.
Your new role Senior Billing Accountant, Senior Associate will cooperate with both internal and external stakeholders and clients with full accountability for tasks assigned by direct Billing Team Manager. She/He will be responsible primarily for French market billing services as well as for supporting Team Manager in non-people management activities.
Who are we looking for? Fluent French speaker with proven financial services experience who will support Italian market.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide extensive expertise in billing area
Support the internal and external billing of services to the business
Reconcile billed accounts against P&L accounts
Manage internal departments and external clients queries relating to billing, reports and invoices
Provide information to internal departments and external clients as needed to facilitate payment for invoices
Review of calculated invoices against contracts agreed with clients
Ensure billing related internal controls are followed
Cooperate and support Team Manager in supervision over daily process completeness
Support Team Manager in organizing team workload and trainings for less experienced team members
Perform second eye review after less experienced team members
Act as first contact and escalation point for internal and external business partners
Present highest level of risk excellence and be an example of ethical behaviour for the team
Provide support and training to less experienced team members
Support management and lead projects related to Billing area
Act as team/department representative on various committees and working groups
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
At least 4 years of experience in investment banking / asset management services / fund accounting / accounting / billing process
Fluent French both in speaking and writing is required
Advanced command of English
Extensive knowledge of accounting processes
Fund accounting or fund services experience is an asset
Understanding of various range of products in the investment banking domain is preferred
Knowledge of financial instruments is preferred
Very good numerical and analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools
Pro-active approach, with initiative, detailed oriented
WE OFFER:
Employee savings plan
Premium life insurance package
VIP medical package
Multisport card
Remote work options
International operating environment
Language classes
Soft skills trainings
Technical workshops
Development sessions with a mentor
Technical or leadership career pathway
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.
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.
