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.