Analyst, Fund Oversight & Valuation

<p><strong>Analyst, Fund Oversight & Valuation</strong></p><p>Fund Services / Fund Accounting Role</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a Fund Services professional to support the AVP, Fund Services across fund accounting, financial reporting, distributions, tax, audit, regulatory requirements, and ongoing oversight of outsourced fund administration.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for someone with <strong>hands-on experience within the Canadian investment fund industry</strong>, particularly someone who understands mutual funds, fund accounting, NAV oversight, financial reporting, and working closely with external fund administrators.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting, custody, tax, and financial reporting activities performed by an external fund administrator</li><li>Review monthly and annual fund and unit trust distributions</li><li>Support semi-annual and annual IFRS financial statement preparation, including portfolio risk calculations, analysis, and commentary</li><li>Participate in regular oversight and due diligence meetings with the fund administrator</li><li>Complete reporting, reconciliations, and ad hoc analysis as required</li><li>Manage regulatory documentation and administrative requirements related to fund operations</li><li>Prepare and review Management Expense Ratio (MER) calculations, including fund expense allocations</li><li>Support annual fund audits</li><li>Monitor fund valuations and fair value processes to ensure NAV accuracy</li><li>Prepare internal reporting and materials for oversight committees</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and other ad hoc projects</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field</li><li><strong>2+ years of progressive experience within the Canadian investment fund or mutual fund industry</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of Canadian investment funds and mutual fund operations</li><li>Experience with <strong>fund accounting, financial reporting, NAV oversight, distributions, and fund expenses</strong></li><li>Experience working with or overseeing an external fund administrator</li><li>CPA designation or progress toward a professional designation is an asset</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills</li><li>Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to process improvement</li><li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally</li></ul><p><br></p>

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