Senior Fund Accountant

Caceis Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP

Subsidised transit

Training & development

Bonuses

Collaborative team

Job summary

CACEIS is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Fund Accounting team in Montréal. You will be responsible for accounting for funds and Soparfi, onboarding new clients, recording transactions, and preparing financial statements under Lux GAAP or IFRS.

The role requires 2+ years in fund administration or audit, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English; French is an asset. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund administration or audit firms.
• Investment accounting experience with GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• English is the work language; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and analyze client activities.
• Record transactions related to setup or takeover of files.
• Analyze and monitor creation of related companies and structures.
• Maintain general accounting of funds and holding entities (Lux GAAP or IFRS).
• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reports as applicable.
• Liaise with clients, auditors and tax advisers during reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in accounting or audit

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Type: Full time, Permanent position

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Credit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACES offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services. CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024) By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to people with disabilities.

Position Summary

You will join the Fund Accounting team, responsible for the accounting of funds and Soparfi (holding companies).

Your responsibilities as a Senior Fund Accountant will include:

• Contributing to the onboarding of new clients and analyzing their activities,
• Recording transactions relating to the setup or takeover of new files,
• Analyzing and monitoring the creation of related companies and intermediate structures,
• Maintaining the general accounting of commercial companies or Luxembourg investment funds (Lux GAAP or IFRS),
• Calculating and recording various specific fees (performance, management, advisory, arrangement, etc.),
• Preparing the financial statements required for each file (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, etc.),
• Preparing consolidated financial statements where applicable (IFRS or Lux GAAP),
• Assisting in relations with the client, auditors and tax advisers during the review of the accounts,
• Mastering the accounting system and contributing to its configuration.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience in the fields of alternative investment fund administration (or audit firms)
• Bachelor and/or master's degree in accounting (or Audit).
• Investment accounting experience - working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Strong computer skills, and specifically Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to process and apply new skills and concepts quickly
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting and systems and regulations.
• Language of work: English.
• Knowledge of French is an asset. Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an advantage, but is not required

What we offer:

• Bonuses are available, amounts are discretionary and performance based

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits which include Extended Health Benefits, Dental Plan, Vision Care, Paramedical Services Coverage
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• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Maternity and paternity benefits (Top Up)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Annual Learning and Training Subsidy paid by employer
• Professional development opportunities and training
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to the asset management industry with opportunities for growth