RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, coach, lead and supervise the day-to-day highly specialized functions of the fund accounting team.
Direct the analysis and processing of investment pool transactions.
Manage the accurate and timely completion of income allocations.
Administer the balancing of the general ledger trial balance with investment transaction records.
Oversee the timely processing of investment accounting transactions.
Establish, implement and document the best practice operating procedures and controls.
Research, plan and document the accounting aspects of new investment products and major unit transactions.
Accurately and efficiently process and resolve discrepancies in investment pool unit transactions, income allocations, and asset transfers.
Improve operational efficiencies through the appropriate review and delegation of tasks to investment accounting staff.
Interact with service providers, such as custodian banks, in a manner that promotes a professional and productive relationship.
Implement accounting and corporate action recommendations to ensure compliance.
Respond in a timely and efficient manner to internal and external inquiries regarding fund accounting for the company.
Handle inquiries that may involve investment pool unit transactions, income allocations, asset transfers and may pertain to any type of investment managed by the company.
Liaise with internal and external audit staff to explain the controls and processes in place and provide documentation when required.
Manage fund accounting staff, supervise day-to-day activities, and manage performance to ensure position objectives are met.
Provide leadership and mentoring to promote the individual and team development while supporting the company’s mandate.
Cross-train staff and participate in cross-functional and ad hoc teams on issues such as the administration of complex transactions, new investment vehicles, and pool structures
Participate in the testing or verification of investment operation areas for the implementation of new systems for processing unit and income transactions and for new investments.
Bring about the completion, currency and accessibility of procedural documentation on performance measurement and attribution tasks.
REQUIREMENTS:
University degree in Business with an emphasis on Accounting.
A professional Accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) is required.
Considerable knowledge and experience in investment accounting, rounded out with experience in a supervisory / management capacity is required.
Full understanding of, and ability to apply, investment accounting rules and guidelines, including the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants handbook (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PASB), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the Financial Administration Act.
Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to communicate with conviction and relate to all levels in the organization.
Possess a broad knowledge of financial markets.
Ability to lead and coach others.
Ability to meet strict deadlines with quality work.
COMPENSATION:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits package is included.
Potential for a performance based bonus.
TO APPLY:
Please state position applied for as “Fund Accounting Manager” and send resume by Email or Fax to PeopleFind Inc:
Email: fam-w@peoplefindinc.com
Fax: 905-477-9170 or 1-866-477-9170 (toll-free)
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