Private Equity Fund Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Assisting in the NAV production process for a private equity client portfolio.

• Aiding in the timely preparation of net asset value calculations.

• Recording capital activities, including capital calls and distributions.

• Documenting cash activities and conducting cash reconciliations.

• Valuing portfolios in alignment with the funds’ offering documents.

• Ensuring that fund income and expenses are accrued as per relevant accounting standards.

• Preparing Investor Statements and contract notes.

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements.

• Supporting year-end audit and tax reporting requests.

• Addressing ad-hoc reporting requests as needed by clients.

• Processing cash transactions.

• Reviewing investment supporting documents to verify the accuracy of bookings.

• Preparing and reconciling income and expense accruals.

• Documenting fund procedures.

• Coordinating with the Investor Services team regarding counterpart updates and investor/client inquiries.

• Engaging with clients to address questions and provide assistance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous fund accounting experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with closed-ended funds is advantageous, but not essential.

• An accounting designation is preferred, though not required.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Capability to manage multiple demands, competing priorities, and ongoing changes.

• Effective time management skills to meet tight deadlines.

• Prior experience with PFS-Paxus is preferred, but not necessary.

• Ability to efficiently manage one's own time and workload, ensuring the fulfillment of both internal and external deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits.

• RRSP Employer Match Program.

• Competitive Compensation.

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Educational Support.

• Work-Life Balance.

• Remote work environment, with some in-office days for learning, relationship building, collaboration, and socializing.

• Opportunity for exposure to all facets of the business.