Senior Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Toronto seeks a Fund Accountant to manage fund records and financial reports. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, along with 1-2 years' experience in fund accounting. The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and communication abilities. The company emphasizes diversity and offers a competitive salary range of CAD $62,000-$82,000 along with various benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity hiring initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience at hedge/mutual funds or investment companies.
• Having or nearly qualified in CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFA designation.
• Some supervisory or management experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records of funds and prepare financial reports.
• Assist and work with a small team of Fund Accountants.
• Provide analysis of fund performance and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Accounting/finance background

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com.

About the Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Qualifications

About You:

• You have an accounting/finance background with relevant experience as evidenced by:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics and
• Demonstrated 1-2 years of work experience at hedge/mutual funds or investment companies fund accounting
• Nearly qualified or completed CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFA designation (preferred – not a must have)
• Working understanding of investment strategies and financial products (including derivatives)
• Some successful supervisory/management experience an advantage
• Able to demonstrate that you are comfortable working in an operations model where you have to coordinate and work with various teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated financial reporting, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong Office and Outlook skill set (especially Excel)
• Proven ability to work in a challenging and professional work environment

Salary Range

CAD $62,000-$82,000

• This position is for an existing vacancy

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• You will form part of a professional team responsible for maintaining the books and records of the funds and preparing fund financial reports and investor allocations.
• Work to global procedures and internal best practices
• Be expected to assist and work with a small team of Fund Accountants and local management to service our clients who consist of investment managers and institutional investors within those Hedge Funds
• Perform valuation of hedge fund portfolio holdings
• Provide analysis of fund performance and prepare performance/P&L related reports
• Investigate, communicate and resolve valuation/P&L related issues with hedge fund clients
• Perform price verification and prepare sign-off packages
• Monitor compliance with various client service agreements
• Oversight and preparation of complex ‘Net Asset Value’ calculations and investor P&L allocations in accordance with Service level agreements and internal controls
• Keep and maintain financial records (balance sheet, general ledger entries and profit & loss statement) including accrual reconciliations versus external sources, review cash, trade, position and dividend reconciliations from other internal departments
• Monitor and bookkeep the activity in the Fund, covering corporate actions, income and expenses, fees, capital transfers and performance fees
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with the clients
• Work with all team members to improve product quality and consistency
• Lead migrations and new fund launches to successful completion
• Train and support team members in their development
• Operate as a contact point for clients; able to respond to and resolve queries or elevate where necessary
• Maintain detailed knowledge of investment process and products to effectively respond to Investment Manager queries
• Act as liaison with various internal/external parties – e.g., Auditors, Brokers, Legal Counsel and Investment Manager
• Assist with ad hoc projects