Position: Investment Accountant
Location: Montreal / Hybrid
The Investment Accountant is responsible for ensuring our clients’ Investment Accounting records
are accurate and in line with the Trustee. Investment transactions may include pooled funds,
private placements managed by our client and its external managers as well as derivative financial
instruments such as futures, options, swaps, repurchase agreements (repos) and currency
hedges.
The incumbent provides support and assistance in preparing accurate and timely transactional
and financial statements for our investment professionals and clients. These records serve as the
foundation for informed decision-making, cash flow management, performance benchmarking
and compliance with legal requirements.
Specifically, this responsibility includes, but is not limited to:
- Prepare daily cash projections and act as central point of contact for our Traders
regarding daily cash flow requirements.
- Reconcile positions with the Trustee and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly reports; analyze and explain any variances.
- Liaise with the clients, providing data, answering any queries, creating special
reports, or resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare the year end audit files, the annual financial statements and assist auditors
by providing necessary documentation and support throughout the audit process.
- Assist in designing reports or queries that will facilitate/automate various manual
processes and suggest procedural improvements.
Level of Education Required:
- Bachelor of Commerce degree with an Accounting major.
Work Experience:
- 5+ years of investment/portfolio accounting.
- Pension fund investments and/or Finance experience is preferred.
Specialized Education in addition to above:
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is preferred.
- Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC) is preferred.
Skills:
- Mature, proactive, and autonomous team player.
- Excellent analytical and organization abilities with superior attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluently Bilingual.
- Strong Computer skills: MS Office.