Company Description
We are a premier investment firm offering alternative specialty product solutions to Canadian high net worth clients, businesses and advisors within the IIROC and EMD channels with a view to building long-term relationships and personalized client service. We place a high value on our team spirit, camaraderie and creating a culture where each of us has an opportunity to succeed. We are a solution-oriented and a collaborative team seeking like-minded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Position Summary
Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, as a Senior Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for Fund Accounting and Reporting for all investment funds managed by Marquest.
Key responsibilities include:
· Trust Accounting: daily reconciliation of trust account’s activities which include CAP stock settlement, commission, redemption, tax payment, etc.
· Fund’s NAV daily and monthly review.
· Fund’s expense weekly and monthly allocation.
· Fund’s expense invoice allocation, payment and accrual.
· Responsible for Funds’ month-end, quarter-end and annual closing.
· Manage Fund reporting and prepare Fund’s Financial statement.
· Responsible for Corporate subsidiary’s book which include invoice allocation and payment, expense accrual and bank reconciliation, related journal entries, financial statements, and dissolution.
· Work with the audit firm on Tax audit and oversee the Funds’ tax preparation.
· Manage the Funds’ audit and tax audit process, act as the contact person with the Audit firm.
· Coordinate with legal service provider for the Fund regulatory filings.
· Work with Client Service team on the year-end tax slip process.
· Coordinate with other teams for Fund launch, closing and rollover and act as the liaison with RBC.
· Provide assistance to Chief Financial Officer and senior management as requested.
· Other projects assigned by management
About you
· Your core values are honesty, integrity, and transparency that help you in maintaining your high work ethics. You can combine your enthusiasm, passion, curiosity, education and experiences to see the bigger picture, focus on the details, solve complex problems and communicate your ideas effectively to a broad range of people.
Experience/Qualifications
· University degree or college diploma in accounting, finance, or business.
· Minimum of 5 years working experience within Fund accounting and reporting, preferably Trust accounting or Fund Accounting experience in asset management firm.
· Thorough understanding of IFRS application and NI81-106 is a must.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
· Excellent working ethic, combined with positive attitude.
· A self-starter with the ability to work independently, and also as part of a team.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
· Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel.
· Experience with SAGE is an asset, but not required.
· Ideal candidate would have (or at final stage of pursuing) an accounting designation.
Apply now
Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence by emailing [email protected]. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only selected individuals will be contacted for follow-up.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
- This position is required to work at Toronto office, are you good with it?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Fund Accounting: 8 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
