Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting

CGI Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in asset servicing is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to manage complex funds and ensure accurate net asset valuations. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can leverage your accounting expertise to prepare financial statements, reconcile transactions, and provide exceptional client service. With a commitment to innovation and professional growth, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a diverse team dedicated to excellence. Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, and client advocacy, and take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in fund accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for mutual funds.
• Review and reconcile daily transactions, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide training and support to junior Fund Accountants.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Reconciliation

Client Communication

Education

Community College Degree in Accounting or Finance

Completion of Canadian Securities Course

Job description

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview:

The Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting performs all necessary accounting functions on a daily basis for larger or more complex funds to arrive at a correct net asset value for assigned mutual funds and provides additional financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Prepares financial statements, audit and year end valuation packages, financial reports, fund distributions and preparation of T3 income distribution factors with varying time lines.
- Reviews and reconciles daily transactions of assigned mutual funds - analyzes daily cash flow activities, reconciles assets and cash balances, maintains a balanced cash account. Researches discrepancies; investigates special or questionable transactions, i.e., trade corrections, corporate actions; liaise with clients and their representatives, as well as, internal staff concerning issues affecting the valuation of funds.
- Inputs all capital stock transactions and ensures capital stock is balanced. Input manual entries that affect a fund, such as, fee payments. Accounts for all cash deposits, interest, and dividend payments.
- Performs additional audit checks to support the calculation of net asset values; analyzes the increase or decrease of the net asset value of a fund
- Reports the daily net asset value of funds to clients, their representatives, and newspapers, according to instructions.
- Consults with senior staff to make any necessary adjustments accurately to transactions that impact the unit price.
- Provides training to Fund Accountants; assists in problem resolution; assists team members to meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

- Community College degree with focus on accounting or finance, or equivalent training
- 3 years progressive experience
- Completion of Canadian Securities Course

CIBC Mellon's Values:

Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards
Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward
Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues
Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better

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