Associate - Fund Accounting

at  TMF Group

Job no: 571290
Work type: Full time
Location: Halifax, Canada
Categories: Funds
Office Location: Canada - Toronto
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Proactive task management, inbox organization & strong communication skills
• Be able to organize and deliver information (internally and externally) clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
• Relationship building; both internal and external
• Develop working relationships with clients and their vendors
• Develop formal and informal mentor and mentee relationships
• Identify and track inefficiencies caused by client issues, or other matters and communicate challenges faced
• Independently answer most questions. Exhibits discernment on when to elevate issues Supervisor
• Have a working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial but not necessary
• Experience with fund accounting software Archway ATWeb would be an asset

• Prepare and maintain accounting and administration for approximately 6‐12 client engagements
• Ensure all client deliverables are prepared accurately and with a high level of quality
• Reconcile all portfolio and cash activity to source data
• Ensure fund expenses are accrued timely and in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and review investor allocations and ensure fees and allocations are booked accurately
• Prepare monthly Net Asset Value reporting while following established accounting procedures and controls
• Draft quarterly unaudited financial statements for closed‐end fund structures
• Perform simple (single‐step) call and distribution calculations for closed‐end fund structures(initial and post investment period activity)
• Supporting team with clerical and administrative duties
• Draft annual financial statements for audit; general communication with audit/tax firms (PBC requests)