Our Banking client is looking for a Fund Accountant (Mutual Funds, TaxPrep, T2, T3, CPA, CSC)
Length: 12 months contract with the possibility of extension and conversion to full time employment
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) - primarily remote but certain requirements on site; paper filings (during Tax season March 15th or March 31st)
Working Hours: 8 am - 5 pm (flexible due to certain regulatory guidelines)
Line of Business: Fund Accounting
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Requirements:
ROLE MANDATE
The primary responsibility is to complete the independent validation of information through the requirements that are in place, including analytical analysis. This position moves beyond the preparation and validation process to include an inherent analytical perspective of the product, to ensure the integrity of the data that supports the reporting of the financial statement and taxation processes. This position is responsible for preparing financial statement reporting and taxation responsibilities. In addition this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Company and Regulatory requirements as defined. The focus of this role is on producing results over a 3-6 month timeframe.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Review the financial statements and ensure they are prepared in a timely and accurate basis and are compliant with the regulatory requirements
Review the T3 Returns and ensure they are prepared and filed on a timely and accurate basis and are complaint with the Income Tax Act of Canada
Review the T2 Returns and ensure they are prepared and filed on a timely and accurate basis and are complaint with the Income Tax Act of Canada
Analyze in detail, the accounting and tax impact of complex corporate actions affecting the funds in a timely and accurate basis
Calculate and analyze income and capital gains distributions for the Mutual Fund Trusts, Mutual Fund Corporations and Pooled Funds and ensure the calculations are compliant with the Income Tax Act of Canada
Calculate and analyze tax factor calculations for each class or fund for T3 unitholder filings
Qualifications:
MUST HAVE SKILLS
Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses
Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting
Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
Ability to work independently and manage one's time
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS
Previous experience with TaxPrep
Has or is working towards and accounting designation
KNOWLEDGE
Extensive Investment Fund Accounting experience
Strong comprehensive Business knowledge and understanding of the Investment Industry and derivatives
Strong understanding of the Securities Industry as it relates to the requirements of Financial Reporting and Taxation of Trusts, Corporations and Pooled Funds
Fundamental understanding of tax issues as it relates to the Mutual Fund Industry
EDUCATION
University degree or equivalent
Accounting designation i.e. CMA or CGA
Canadian Securities Course or IFIC designation
Operational abilities in automated network and application software tools, including external software
INTERVIEW PROCESS
1st round - Reporting Manager - virtual via MS Teams (1 hour) - behavioural and technical
2nd round - Hiring Manager and Team Leads - virtual via MS Teams (1 hour) - behavioural and technical
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