Investment Accoutant - contract

maintains and performs internal controls effectively; this includes the application of generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards, and professional judgment. The Analyst works in a team environment and may assist staff within the department or in other departments regarding accounting treatment, problem resolution, or recommendations where appropriate.

This position may take direction from an Associate or Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting as necessary. The Analyst performs in an environment where knowledge of net asset valuation methodology, adherence to established policies and procedures, and working collaboratively is key.

Advantages
• Monday to Friday
• $40-46 per hour
• Central location
• Weekly pay
• 6 month contract

Responsibilities
• Completes net asset valuation and accounting for pooled funds and performs reconciliations for
segregated investments in accordance with procedures and internal control requirements
• Works with vendors, teams, and departments to identify and resolve basic issues regarding the
accounting for investments and structures, both within pooled funds and on a segregated basis
• Completes year end pooled fund distributions and other tax calculations/information in
accordance with established procedures
Prepares working papers for year-end financial statements for pooled funds and tax filings and
financial information for regulators and clients in accordance with policies and established
standards
• Provides support for valuation of asset classes
• Assists Associate / Senior Analysts in identifying issues regarding the accounting for investments
and structures, both within pooled funds and on a segregated basis
• Maintains basic understanding of clients and asset classes including investment objectives,
reporting requirements, investment processes, instruments and structures
• Maintains basic understanding of finance concepts, procedures, reporting and the end-to-end
processes and technologies that support the finance function
• Efficiently and effectively develops, maintains and continuously improves financial solutions and
processes aligned to client and asset class objectives

Qualifications
• University degree or Diploma in a related field
• Eligible for a professional accounting designation (CPA) or an intermediate student in a
professional accounting program or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• A basic knowledge of the securities markets and investment accounting including net asset
valuation methodology
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to plan assigned workload to meet strict deadlines
• Advanced level Excel skills and current experience with an industry standard accounting
platform

Summary
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you - please apply here today and one of our Staffing Consultants will be in touch. Alternatively, please email your resume to raj.sra@randstad.ca or wesley.chung@randstad.ca . All applications are welcome, but only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Randstad oversees various temporary and permanent roles such as: Reception, Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Customer Service/Client Support, Inside Sales, Data Entry, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, Warehouse, General Labour, Operations, and Skilled Trade roles. If you happen to have experience in any of these roles please feel free to reach out to us to discuss future possibilities!

Any questions? Please feel free to call the Randstad Victoria office at 250.383.1389 and one of the team will be happy to help.

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