Fund Accountant

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Winnipeg, MB

2d • CA$50,900 - CA$76,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Operations team is responsible for all accounting and valuations for the Canada Life Assurance Company segregated funds and general account assets. The Fund Accountant plays a significant role in the daily fund valuation process. This position is responsible for performing daily procedures and activities, such as trade capture, reconciliations, pricing and analysis of the day over day change in the balance sheet and income statement for each fund.

Requirements

• Completion of post secondary education, specializing in Accounting/Finance, such as Business Administration or B. Comm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Well demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deal with fluctuating work volumes

Nice To Haves

• Working towards a professional accounting designation would be considered an asset
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course would be considered an asset
• Experience with segregated funds, mutual funds and securities/investments would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing tasks in support of the calculation of Daily Net Asset Valuation of Segregated Funds and General Account Portfolios
• Trade execution and administration (calculation of trade amount and execution of daily trades based on cash flows)
• Daily reconciliation of cash and custody positions
• Daily problem solving and issue resolution with custodians, investment managers, internal and external stakeholders
• Assist management in streamlining and documenting processes
• Daily pricing of segregated funds and/or general accounts
• Perform ad hoc projects
• Other general or department wide tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree