About AGF:
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management through its fundamental, quantitative, private capital, and high-net-worth businesses. Our suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from individual investors and financial advisors to institutions, including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations. Our commitment to the principles of good stewardship and responsible investment is a positive differentiator for AGF. We believe integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into our investment decision-making and ownership practices across platforms will help deliver better investment outcomes to our clients.
About the Team:
The Fund Oversight team is primarily responsible for providing oversight of fund related services outsourced to third party service providers, including fund valuation, financial and tax reporting for mutual funds, pooled funds and ETFs. The team also provides ongoing support for various product initiatives and fund related changes.
About the Role:
Reporting to the AVP, Fund Oversight, you will be managing the financial reporting, fund valuations and oversight responsibilities while interacting with various internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking a team oriented individual with strong management skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Your Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Manage the production and delivery of semi-annual and annual financial reports and management reports of fund performance in accordance with National Instruments 81-106, through working closely with service provider
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure that financial statements are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and respond to all audit related queries
• Review financial statements and management reports of fund performance to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Manage the typesetting and French translation processes of regulatory filings
• Prepare board packages (IRCs, Fund Board, Audit and Advisory Committees)
• Assist in the review of annual prospectus filings as well as Fund Facts
• Keep abreast of the latest financial reporting requirements in the investment funds industry
• Liaise with various internal/external stakeholders to ensure their reporting needs are met

Valuations:

• Oversee pricing processes that support portfolio valuations and liaise with service provider in obtaining pricing and corporate action information
• Liaise with investment management to obtain valuation updates as required
• Manage the operations of the Valuation Committee

Fund Oversight:

• Oversee certain aspects of mutual fund operations, including fund valuation, financial reporting as well as fund compliance, through working closely with third party service provider
• Implement and perform routine review of oversight procedures to ensure the net asset values of the funds are accurate
• Oversee the implementation of fund related policies/charters through working closely with service provider
• Assist with new fund product initiatives such as new fund and series launches, as well as portfolio rebalances, fund reorganizations, including mergers and terminations

Operations Oversight:

• Oversee securities lending program to ensure the program is executed in accordance with governance framework
• Oversee counterparty governance program to ensure the program is executed in accordance with governance framework

Others:

• Manage and develop staff
• Assist in special projects as necessary

Your Qualifications:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
• Minimum of six to eight years of accounting work experience related to mutual funds/financial services industry
• Knowledge of fund accounting and valuations
• Knowledge of mutual fund compliance rules and regulations
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently, quickly and under pressure in a multi-project and team environment
• Strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of InvestOne and Bloomberg an asset

No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer. AGF welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process. It is the Company’s policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. AGF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable legislation.

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