eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Brightstaff

• Location

  Canada-ON-Toronto

• Compensation

  $45,000 - $53,000

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  01 Oct 2008

• eFC Ref no

  458188

BrightStaff is a leading international and offshore financial services recruitment firm based in Grand Cayman and Canada. Aided by excellent industry relationships and in-depth market research BrightStaff's consultants can help you sift through international opportunities

Our client is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their elite team. This is a permanent position, and an excellent opportunity to work with one of Canada's largest and most reputable Financial Institutions in Canada.

 SUMMARY:

The position of Fund Accountant requires conscientious and a self-motivated individual with a background in the financial services industry. This role requires an individual who can approach work with flexibility and at the same time exhibit excellent organization and communication skills. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for client companies, including audit working papers

• Prepare net asset value calculations includes management fee and performance fee calculations

• Review and verify accounting activities for a portfolio of funds

• Process transactions, resolve discrepancies, reconcile cash and securities holdings

• Resolve client queries and any reconciling items with prime brokers

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of two years experience in the hedge fund accounting

• University degree with a finance/business major

• Proven experience in preparing financial statements under applicable GAAP

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong knowledge of PC based applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to meet tight deadlines with flexibility to work overtime at short notice