Investment and Fund Accountant

SimCorp•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$71,000 - CA$106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment and Fund Accountant is a key member of the Investment and Fund Accounting team at SimCorp. With experience in investment and fund accounting, this role is responsible for supporting the accurate processing and recording of investment transactions, ensuring data integrity, and contributing to the preparation of financial reports. Working closely with the finance team, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records for investment and fund portfolios. Your work spans recording and reconciling investment and fund transactions, supporting the preparation of financial statements and reports, collaborating with internal teams to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies, monitoring transactions and assisting with portfolio analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal accounting policies, and assisting with audits and maintaining accurate financial records.

Requirements

Fund and Investment Accounting
NAV calculation
General ledger posting
Fee accruals and reconciliations
Knowledge of financial instruments (bonds, equities)
Training in use of accounting systems (SimCorp Dimension)
Exception handling and investigation with a process improvement mindset
Follow established procedures, runbooks and checklists
Effective time management
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Prioritisation skills
Client interaction and reporting
Teamwork across dispersed teams
Continuous learning attitude

Responsibilities

Assist in the recording and reconciliation of investment and fund transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Support the preparation of financial reports and statements for investment and fund portfolios, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Monitor and track investment and fund transactions, ensuring all data is accurately integrated into accounting systems.
Collaborate with internal teams to verify transaction data, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Assist in performing investment and fund portfolio analysis, helping identify trends and inconsistencies.
Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and internal policies for investment and fund portfolios.
Assist in responding to audit requests and providing necessary documentation for external auditors.
Contribute to process improvements in the investment and fund accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain accurate records of investment and fund transactions and related financial information.