Senior Fund Accounting Specialist Jobs in British Columbia

Proactively manage client issues including trade processing, fund valuation, fee calculations and investor reporting

Review client and investor reports for accuracy and compliance with fund offering documents and service level agreements

Such other activities as you may be assigned by your immediate manager, or other SS&C manager or director.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Significant mutual fund or investment accounting experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills in order to build trust

Excellent project management skills and an ability to multi-task efficiently

Review reasonableness of income/expense accruals (including management and performance fees) and facilitate payment of invoices

A minimum of 5 years of related work experience with broad knowledge of fund administration

The confidence and enthusiasm to embrace change, willing to learn new skills and software

Perform detailed oversight of our external fund administrator by reviewing NAVs on a daily basis and reconciling discrepancies

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues;

Build and manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Manager and assist with client deliverables and projects including, but not limited to, Distributions, new funds onboarding and liquidations.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds is an advantage

Accountable for tracking and managing; Client profit margins, staff utilization and overtime, client relationship risk reviews, incident management and risk reduction

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds an advantage

Managing a team of fund accountants responsible for client deliverables such as NAV production, financial statements and associated reports

Review the work of direct reports to ensure completeness/accuracy of client deliverables

Ensure that the team is appropriately trained, engaged and as efficient and effective as possible in achieving organizational targets and goals.

Possess strong client and relationship management skills to drive outcomes and meet customer needs

Responsible for staffing and capacity management, including working with the leadership team to forecast hiring needs

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Skilled at building relationships at all levels of the organization

Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs

Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home

Applicants with experience in private equity, funds management or financial services will be given preference.

Prepare schedules for management reports and ensure consistency between the management reports and financial information

Strong report query skills within an integrated GL and excellent Excel knowledge

Primary resource to corporate and tax teams to meet reporting requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential

Excellent interpersonal skills are required

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

General responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders.

Following up and obtaining clarification on discrepancies in approvals and amounts.

Assisting site in collection efforts.

Ongoing training, professional development and tuition reimbursement.[TW1]

5-7 years of previous experience in a finance, accountancy or investment fund management role;

A Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Relevant experience in the Wealth Management industry is a definite asset.

Day to day organization support of the funds and Portfolio Managers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Exceptional interpersonal skills, independent with a strong sense of initiative;

Consolidate data and prepare report for Management Information reporting purpose on Funds and other areas.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and working knowledge of Access.

Work within the assigned responsibilities on supporting new fund launches, closures, merger and sub-advisor changes.

Provide knowledge base in fund operations and settlement processes as the subject matter expert to other business stakeholders.

Contribute to a culture of teamwork and collaboration by sharing knowledge and identifying training opportunities with team members.

Compliance with external regulatory requirements, internal control standards and group compliance policy.