Fund Accountant

The Maples Group (Financial Services)•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. We are looking for an accomplished Fund Accountant to join our fund accounting team as part of our financial services business in Montreal. Consistently recognised as one of Montreal’s Top Employers, the Maples Group established our operations in the central downtown area in 2009. Our Montreal office exemplifies our culturally rich and entrepreneurial organisation, with over 300 colleagues from 50 countries collaborating to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide.

Requirements

A university degree in accounting or finance.
2-3 years’ of relevant experience in financial services with a leading accountancy practice or financial institution.
A sound working knowledge of all Windows applications.
Knowledge of fund accounting applications.
Experience of relationship management and client service.
Excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and communication skills, both verbal and written (fluent written and oral English).

Nice To Haves

A professional accounting qualification (CA, CGA, CMA or equivalent) would be an asset.
US Onshore and Offshore fund accounting/administration experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Processing transactions and accounting entries for a portfolio of investment funds and the preparation of portfolios and cash reconciliations daily.
Preparation of Net Asset Value (“NAV”) files for a portfolio of medium to high complexity investment funds.
Liaison with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians in relation to trading activity, as required, for transaction processing and NAV preparation.
Preparation of client compliance files.
Maintenance of client database and performance of general administration functions relating to client funds.
Assisting in the invoicing process and collection of receivables and liaison with auditors to provide required information and respond to audit queries.