Financial Analyst, Fund Accounting

Responsibilities: 

Accounting and financial reporting

  • Analyze the various transactions related to investment funds and prepare the related accounting until the financial statements are prepared.
  • Keeping records of investment funds: preparing month-end accounting entries and tracking transactions between affiliates, etc.
  • Prepare quarterly / annual financial reports of private equity funds provided to partners, prioritizing a high level of quality financial information while meeting established deadlines.
  • Obtain a good understanding of the legal documents governing investment funds to ensure compliance.
  • Responding to ad hoc inquiries from internal and external partners regarding accounting and investment fund performance.
  • Prepare files and manage year-end audit work for certain investment funds.
  • Prepare a variety of financial analyses required by the finance manager / managers.

Treasury

  • Manage investment fund cash flow, including opening bank accounts, credit facilities, cash flow analysis, projections, etc.
  • Prepare regular cash flow analyses to ensure sound management at the team’s request.
  • Prepare cash analyses for capital calls and rebates, including distributions to the General Partner.

Taxes:

  • Participate in the preparation of investment fund tax returns, tax slips and related partnership documents.
  • Actively participate in the preparation of financial information for various tax engagements.
  • Prepare compliance documentation to satisfy applicable Canadian, U.S. and other tax authorities.

Other functions

  • Participate in the implementation of a new accounting system.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies implemented by the company.
  • Provide the necessary administrative and accounting support required by his duties.

Position Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • CPA accounting designation an asset.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience in financial services or investment funds is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience in accounting data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong Microsoft Suite skills, including Excel.
  • Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualities:

  • Ability to work independently and critically.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage deliverables simultaneously.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team.
  • Interest in process automation and use of the latest technologies.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email your application to [email protected]. You should include your up-to-date CV and a cover letter illustrating the main reasons why you would be the ideal person for this position.