Fund Accountant, PE Fund Accounting

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation is seeking a Fund Accountant, PE Fund Accounting to oversee the preparation and review of the portfolio accounting record and to coordinate monthly and quarterly investor reporting. The role supports private asset funds and separately managed accounts, working closely with investment operations, front office, and finance teams.

The incumbent will manage daily functions to build the accounting record, ensure NAV accuracy, and maintain strong controls and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Alternative Investment Experience in accounting systems and testing, especially Investran.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset; if based in Quebec, proficiency in both languages is required to support cross-provincial clients.
• Strong analytical, testing background, and experience with alternative investments, pension, or insurance industries.

Responsibilities

• Production of bookings into accounting system and testing of reports for data migration and onboarding.
• Reporting and Data Migration testing.
• Execute the daily and monthly NAV oversight and ensure the overall accuracy of the portfolio accounting book of record.
• Oversight and escalated clearance of issues arising in the recon between the administrator and Manulife's Internal Book of Record.
• Reconciliation of the trial balance between two systems.
• Quality control and tolerance check all client reporting before publication to investors.
• Act as a liaison between the internal finance group and the administrator to ensure timely issuance of financial reporting data and other requests.
• Adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Provide Admin data to support the front office, finance, compliance, and internal leadership requests.
• Work with the technology teams to ensure data feeds to the administrator are sound.
• Ensures the team is operating under the strongest control environment and that tasks are completed within procedures and controls, including the usage of proper escalation protocols.
• Work closely with management to implement business strategy.
• Strong contributions in projects, new initiatives, and technology development.
• Conduct regular status updates and reporting on testing progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Alternative Investment Experience

Investran

Bilingual English/French

NAV oversight

Financial reporting

Job description

Reporting to the Private Asset Management (PAM) Fund Director, the Fund Accountant, PE Fund Accounting will oversee the preparation and review of the portfolio accounting record performed via the administrator and will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of monthly and quarterly reporting to investors. The incumbent will be responsible for daily functions to support the building of the accounting record for private asset funds and separately managed accounts and will work closely with other areas of the investment operations department, front office, and the finance teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Production of bookings into accounting system and testing of reports for data migration and onboarding.
• Reporting and Data Migration testing.
• Execute the daily and monthly NAV oversight and ensure the overall accuracy of the portfolio accounting book of record.
• Oversight and escalated clearance of issues arising in the recon between the administrator and Manulife's Internal Book of Record.
• Reconciliation of the trial balance between two systems.
• Quality control and tolerance check all client reporting before publication to investors.
• Act as a liaison between the internal finance group and the administrator to ensure timely issuance of financial reporting data and other requests.
• Adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Provide Admin data to support the front office, finance, compliance, and internal leadership requests.
• Work with the technology teams to ensure data feeds to the administrator are sound.
• Ensures the team is operating under the strongest control environment and that tasks are completed within procedures and controls, including the usage of proper escalation protocols.
• Work closely with management to implement business strategy.
• Strong contributions in projects, new initiatives, and technology development.
• Conduct regular status updates and reporting on testing progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Alternative Investment Experience in accounting system and testing especially Investran.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec_._
• Strong analytical skills, Testing background and experience with Alternative investment, Pension or Insurance industry.
• Must have the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels and different functions throughout the organization and with external partners.
• Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills.

When you join our team

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$59,700.00 CAD - $99,500.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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