Sr Fund Accountant - Controller M/F

CACEIS-Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to enhance its Fund Administration team in Montreal. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence and compliance in fund accounting, focusing on NAV validations and quality control. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, bringing a keen attention to detail and a client-focused approach. Join a dynamic team within a leading asset servicing banking group, where your contributions will directly impact the success of newly acquired North American clients. This opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Fund Accounting at a Senior level.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Auditing required.

Responsibilities

• Support NAV validations and monitor NAV production processes.
• Ensure compliance and quality control in fund administration.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Focused

Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Auditing

Master's Degree in Accounting/Auditing

Job description

Following CACEIS’s acquisition of RBC’s European operations, CACEIS Canada is growing with the introduction of new operational service responsibilities previously handled by CACEIS IS as part of RBC's own Follow-the-Sun model.

To ensure continuity of service to newly acquired North American clients as well as operational activities carried out by CACEIS IS, such as Custody and PERES services, CACEIS Canada is hiring for an Assistant Team Manager to support the Fund Administration team.

Job Duties

In this role, the Assistant Team Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth operations. Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Support the Team Manager with NAV validations
• Monitoring NAV Production Process
• Quality Control and Approval
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Process Optimization and Efficiency
• Provide technical support to the team as needed and intervene in cases requiring business expertise
• Participate in process optimization and security
• Be the Subject Matter Expert of the process and have complete knowledge and understanding of NAV calculation processing & review for a variety of funds
• Participate in Daily Team huddles and Weekly Team meetings

Geographical Area

America, Canada

Education

Bachelor's Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting/Auditing

Level of Minimal Experience

3-5 years

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in Fund Accounting in at least a Senior level capacity

Required Skills

• Ability to adhere to a high level of quality when producing & reviewing NAVs
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Client Focused
• Ability to inspire others and explain and support change

General Information

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent. With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide. 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 persons with disabilities.