Fund Accountant (Montreal)

Fund Accountant (Montreal)

07 Oct
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Credit Agricole
|
Montreal

07 Oct

Credit Agricole

Montreal

Location: 700 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Suite 300 Montréal QC H3B 1X8

Job Type: Full time, Permanent position

Job Title: Fund Accountant

Department: Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions

About CACEIS:

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Credit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACES offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services. CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities.

The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024) By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.

Roles & responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the production of an accurate net asset value for the entire investment fund range. You will maintain strong working knowledge of the various accounting policies for different fund types, while enhancing productivity by implementing operation efficiencies, and building effective relationships with other departments

- Accurate and timely execution of agreed processes supporting the fund accounting, NAV production and GP accounting functions across a range of Fund Administration structures, including validation of manual entries, collation of accounting working papers, and presentation metrics and control data.
- Fund Accountant activities including preparing or validating the financial reports of investment entities holding Real Estate and Private Equity on behalf of client funds.




- Ensure tolerance checks are complete, and any outstanding items are investigated and cleared and that all related audit and regulatory requirements are clearly satisfied, including the requirements of service level agreements.
- Respond to all queries and in a timely and effective manner and propose solutions for consideration with the agreed governance and change framework.
- Build productive relationships with internal departments and create working relationships as part of the wider Team and support cross-working and operational improvement initiatives.
- Ensure activities and controls are documented in comprehensive procedures and support the governance and control of the team through the application of professional awareness risk mind-set.

Must have skills:

- You hold a Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Accounting (or Audit);
- You have 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in the fields of alternative investment fund administration (or audit firms)
- Investment accounting experience - working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
- Strong computer skills, and specifically for Microsoft Excel, and Word
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to process and apply new skills and concepts quickly
- Analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting and systems and regulations.
- Fund accounting system knowledge of Yardi is an asset

What we offer:

- Join a respected global financial services firm with a collaborative culture.
- Opportunity to contribute across departments and grow your skill set.
- Versatile work arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities and training
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to the asset management industry with opportunities for growth

📌 Fund Accountant (Montreal)
🏢 Credit Agricole
📍 Montreal

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