Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant / Comptable de fonds – Maples Group Location: Montreal About Us The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side‑by‑side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award‑winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. What’s it like to work here? We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. The Opportunity We are looking for an accomplished Fund Accountant to join our fund accounting team as part of our financial services business in Montreal. Consistently recognised as one of Montreal’s Top Employers, the Maples Group established our operations in the central downtown area in 2009. Our Montreal office exemplifies our culturally rich and entrepreneurial organisation, with over 300 colleagues from 50 countries collaborating to deliver best‑in‑class solutions to clients worldwide. As part of our Montreal team you will: process transactions and accounting entries for a portfolio of investment funds and the preparation of portfolios and cash reconciliations on a daily basis; prepare Net Asset Value (“NAV”) files for a portfolio of medium to high complexity investment funds; liaise with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians in relation to trading activity, as required, for transaction processing and NAV preparation; prepare client compliance files; maintain client database and perform general administration functions relating to client funds; assist in the invoicing process and collection of receivables and liaise with auditors to provide required information and respond to audit queries. What You Bring In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: has a university degree in accounting or finance; has a professional accounting qualification (CA, CGA, CMA or equivalent) which is an asset, together with 2‑3 years’ of relevant experience in financial services with a leading accountancy practice or financial institution; has US Onshore and Offshore fund accounting/administration experience, which is an asset; key skills include: a sound working knowledge of all Windows applications; knowledge of fund accounting applications; experience of relationship management and client service; excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and communication skills, both verbal and written (fluent written and oral English). Benefits & Rewards The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) Competitive vacation packages Educational assistance and professional development programmesSavings or pension plan Life insurance Travel insurance Global mental wellness programme Sports clubs and social events Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment‑related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr