Analyst / Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting and Financial Reporting

PSP Investments; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pension investment manager in Canada, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and preparing consolidated financial statements. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes. You'll be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and encourages professional growth. With a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work model, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Career Development Investment

Comprehensive Group Insurance

Competitive Pension Plans

Unlimited Virtual Healthcare Services

Gender-Inclusive Paid Family Leave

Personalized Family-Building Support

Vacation Days from Day One

Summer Friday Afternoons Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of investment accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and NAV calculation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of financial data and reconcile investment transactions.
• Prepare consolidated investment-related financial statements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Reconciliation

Attention to Detail

Bilingualism (English and French)

Research and Analysis

Team Spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

SimCorp Dimension (SCD)

Excel

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data from investment accounting systems by carrying out analyses and reconciliations. You will prepare the consolidated investment-related financial statements and notes, and various internal management reports. You will calculate the net asset value of the Funds. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes.

As an Analyst, Investment Accounting and Financial Reporting, you’ll:

• Validate the integrity of financial data in the accounting system and reconcile investment transaction journal entries to the general ledger.
• Calculate the Funds’ net asset value on a monthly basis.
• Prepare the monthly investment-related consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare the investment-related notes to the quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare various financial management reports on a weekly, monthly or ad-hoc basis.
• Ensure reporting consistency between the financial statements, management reports and information provided to investment groups.
• Develop, implement and maintain the processes and controls necessary for preparing the investment-related consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain up to date documentation of various departmental procedures.
• Assist in department initiative and special projects.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, specializing in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in the process of obtaining, an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years of investment accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, including derivatives and NAV calculation.
• Experience in preparing investment-related financial statements, an asset.
• Knowledge of SimCorp Dimension (SCD), an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and facility in learning new systems.
• Accountability and drive for results.
• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation.
• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research.
• Team spirit and ability to work in a high-performance culture.
• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa).

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development.
• Comprehensive group insurance plans.
• Competitive pension plans.
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs.
• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance.
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off.
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days.

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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