Senior Fund Accountant | Great West

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Winnipeg, MB

6d • CA$57,100 - CA$85,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Operations team is responsible for all accounting and valuations for the Canada Life segregated funds and general account assets. The Senior Fund Accountant will play a significant role in the daily fund valuation process. This position is responsible for providing oversight in our daily procedures and activities. In addition, the Senior Fund Accountant provides guidance and training to other employees in the unit including the review of other employee’s work. This individual provides support to management and participates in departmental objectives and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of post secondary education, specializing in Accounting/Finance, such as Business Administration or B. Comm. or enrollment in a recognized Accounting program
• Two to four years experience in an accounting related position
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet programs (Excel) and other applications (Word, MS Query)
• Attention to detail is a must
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deal with fluctuating work volumes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with segregated funds, mutual funds and securities/investments would be considered an asset
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist management in streamlining and documenting processes
• Oversight and review of daily reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting, including audit requests.
• Provide support for manual and automated trading processes.
• Responsible for oversight and analysis of the daily pricing and fund valuation process
• Support staff in problem solving and development
• Participation in process improvement initiatives and departmental projects
• Other general or department wide tasks as assigned
• Must interact professionally with related business partners such as Custodians, Investment Managers and internal departments

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: Senior