Hedge Fund Accountant

Start Date:

ASAP

Reports to:

Manager, Fund Accounting

Salary Range:

$45,000 - $55,000 (dependant on experience ) + bonus potential

Location:

Downtown Toronto

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Due to increased growth within the company, a hedge fund administration firm located in downtown Toronto is currently seeking a Hedge Fund Accountant who is professional and detail-oriented with relevant hedge fund accounting experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and will work well in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, complex, growth oriented environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reconcile all cash and securities positions on a daily basis to the custodian for each fund; Document and follow up with custodian for all outstanding issues to completion
Administer and calculate the valuation of hedge funds trading in a variety of complex investment securities
Set up of complex hedge funds, preparing valuations for Canadian and international hedge funds and assisting in financial statement, audit and year-end tax preparations.
Responsible for reconciliations, reporting and preparations for monthly Net Asset Value Calculations (NAVs)
Verify prices at month end, including listed and OTC securities with varying degrees of complexity
Prepare dividend/ interest reconciliations, portfolio reconciliations and reconciliations of all shareholder transactions
Calculate and accrue management and performance fees
Analyze fund performance and calculate month to date and year to date returns
Prepare and enter journal entries
Interact with clients, investors, bank, brokers, auditors and senior management in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

Minimum 3-4 years experience in hedge fund accounting
Have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and technical nature of hedge fund accounting and administration
Experience with hedge funds dealing in a wide variety of complex investment securities
Experience working at a hedge fund administrator or a hedge fund
Professional designation (CA, CSC or CPA or CGA or CMA) is an asset
Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting (if not a designated accountant)
A high degree of computer literacy (Excel, Bloomberg, Reuter, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Flexible personality / Team Player
Ability to work as member of team or with minimum supervision

To apply successfully, please submit your resume to the attention of Jared Tessis: jtessis@financialresourcepartners.com

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