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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Nov 20, 2014 |
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Investment Operations & Valuations the Fund Accountant will be responsible for the daily administration of both pooled funds and segregated portfolios, ensuring that client records and investment portfolios are accurately maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
• Execution of the daily net asset values (NAVs) for our Funds
• Transition / conversion of daily NAV process from external vendor
• Daily cash management and monthly account reconciliations
• Liaise with custodians and internal departments
• This team operations on a split shift with some starting as early as 7:30am and others ending as late as 6:30 – 7:00 pm
Requirements
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in the investments industry, calculating end-to-end daily NAVs
• Experience completing cash and asset reconciliations
• Good basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven analysis, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task while meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Confidently works independently and in a small team environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and Excel; ability to quickly learn new software systems
• Experience with the following vendors / systems would be a strong asset: Eagle Investment Systems, MPower, Charles River Investment Management and SSCNet
• Investment experience and either completed or enrolled in the Canadian Securities Course
• Progress towards a designation (CGA or CMA preferred)
About AGF
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is a premier Canadian-based investment management firm serving institutions and individuals around the globe.
As the core focus of the firm, AGF Investments offers industry-leading investment management services to Canadian and international investors through our advisor, institutional and private counsel businesses.
Our diversified family of mutual funds includes investment strategies that span the globe within balanced, fixed income, equity and specialty asset categories. AGF’s expert investment management teams manage a diverse range of investment strategies with proven investment philosophies and unique, research-driven investment processes.
AGF offers a broad spectrum of strategies tailored specifically to the needs of institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds and sub-advisory clients. Institutional clients benefit from the depth and breadth of an experienced team of multi-disciplined investment managers. Through sales and service offices strategically situated in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, AGF is able to provide investment and service excellence to a broad range of clients worldwide.
Application Process
Please apply directly online at www.agf.com. AGF thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Key Responsibilities:
• Execution of the daily net asset values (NAVs) for our Funds
• Transition / conversion of daily NAV process from external vendor
• Daily cash management and monthly account reconciliations
• Liaise with custodians and internal departments
• This team operations on a split shift with some starting as early as 7:30am and others ending as late as 6:30 – 7:00 pm
Requirements
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in the investments industry, calculating end-to-end daily NAVs
• Experience completing cash and asset reconciliations
• Good basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven analysis, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task while meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Confidently works independently and in a small team environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and Excel; ability to quickly learn new software systems
• Experience with the following vendors / systems would be a strong asset: Eagle Investment Systems, MPower, Charles River Investment Management and SSCNet
• Investment experience and either completed or enrolled in the Canadian Securities Course
• Progress towards a designation (CGA or CMA preferred)
About AGF
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is a premier Canadian-based investment management firm serving institutions and individuals around the globe.
As the core focus of the firm, AGF Investments offers industry-leading investment management services to Canadian and international investors through our advisor, institutional and private counsel businesses.
Our diversified family of mutual funds includes investment strategies that span the globe within balanced, fixed income, equity and specialty asset categories. AGF’s expert investment management teams manage a diverse range of investment strategies with proven investment philosophies and unique, research-driven investment processes.
AGF offers a broad spectrum of strategies tailored specifically to the needs of institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds and sub-advisory clients. Institutional clients benefit from the depth and breadth of an experienced team of multi-disciplined investment managers. Through sales and service offices strategically situated in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, AGF is able to provide investment and service excellence to a broad range of clients worldwide.
Application Process
Please apply directly online at www.agf.com. AGF thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
AGF is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
