Fund Accountant

Trez Capital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Vancouver is seeking a Fund Accountant. The role involves comprehensive financial reporting including schedules and financial statements for one or more funds. Applicants should have a university degree, at least three years of experience in financial environments, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $71,994 to $97,920 annually, alongside various benefits including health coverage and discretionary bonuses. Remote work options are not specified, hence it is mostly on site.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Employer match RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an investment or financial company environment.
• Public company experience is required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting entries for assigned funds.
• Assist in implementing controls to safeguard assets.
• Prepare for annual audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Employer

Trez Capital

Position

Fund Accountant

Terms of Employment

Full-time / Permanent

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Employment Address

1700-745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 0C5

Hours of Work

37.5 hours /week

Language

English

Benefits

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for Extended Health benefits, Dental benefits, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Also eligible for optional RRSP contributions with an employer match program.

Salary

$71,994 to $97,920 / year

Contact

Please send resumes to [e-mail] and include "Fund Accountant" in the email subject line.

About Us

• We build Trust through the integrity of our people and our actions. We have built our reputation on transparency and doing what we say, with a rigorous, results-oriented, risk‑managed approach to everything we do.
• We pride ourselves on the Respect we create inside and outside the firm. We are passionate about providing exemplary client experiences, creating loyal and satisfied investors, partners and borrowers and fostering a collaborative environment in which our employees can excel.
• We pursue Excellence for our employees, investors, partners and borrowers. Everyone who works with us is accountable for our clients' success.
• Our bold goals and winning outcomes are the results of our ability to create unique offerings based on our unwavering Zest, discipline and innovative entrepreneurialism.

Job Summary

The Fund Accountant is primarily responsible for financial reporting, including schedules, financial statements and the supporting analysis of one or more funds.

Duties

• Performing daily accounting entries for assigned funds and examining ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures and other accounting/financial records within the organization to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Assisting in implementing controls to safeguard assets by managing and applying financial policies, processes and procedures
• Helping the tax team prepare the annual trust and corporate tax returns
• Preparing for and assisting with the annual audit processes and other compliance reports
• Supporting schedules for offering memorandum and prospectus; collaborating on financial analysis and marketing support related to the funds and/or institutional clients
• Preparing the monthly management reporting package
• Preparing appropriate distributions to unit holders
• Preparing monthly and quarterly fund processes, including distribution calculations for unit holders, management fee calculations oversight of fund expenses and other monthly management reporting items
• Formulating quarterly Board of Governors (BOG) reporting
• Identifying any issues or irregularities with accounting records or funding activities and correcting them
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Reviewing monthly net asset value (NAV) calculations for the funds
• Performing cash reconciliations and forecasting for the funds
• Complying with all policies and procedures, work rules, and standard operating procedures
• Safeguarding the interests of the business, our people and our clients
• Completing other related duties as required

Requirements

• University degree is required
• Minimum 3 years experience in an investment or financial company environment and public company experience is required
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to balance multiple priorities and a high-volume workload, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of and experience reporting under IFRS and GAAP
• Computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP