Analyst, Investment Accounting and Financial - Montréal, Canada - PSP Investments

PSP Investments

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT US
We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies.

At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an

inclusive work environment

where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data from investment accounting systems by carrying out analyses and reconciliations.

You will prepare the consolidated investment-related financial statements and notes, and various internal management reports. You will calculate the net asset value of the Funds. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes

As an Analyst, Investment Accounting and Financial Reporting, you'll:

Validate the integrity of financial data in the accounting system and reconcile investment transaction journal entries to the general ledger.
Calculate the Funds' net asset value on a monthly basis.
Prepare the monthly investment-related consolidated financial statements.
Prepare the investment-related notes to the quarterly and annual financial statements.
Prepare various financial management reports on a weekly, monthly or ad-hoc basis.
Ensure reporting consistency between the financial statements, management reports and information provided to investment groups.
Develop, implement and maintain the processes and controls necessary for preparing the investment-related consolidated financial statements.
Maintain up to date documentation of various departmental procedures.
Assist in department initiative and special projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, specializing in Accounting or Finance- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in the process of obtaining, an asset- A minimum of three (3) years of investment accounting experience- Strong understanding of financial instruments, including derivatives and NAV calculation- Experience in preparing investment-related financial statements, an asset- Knowledge of SimCorp Dimension (SCD), an asset- Excellent knowledge of Excel and facility in learning new systems- Accountability and drive for results- Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation- Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research- Team spirit and ability to work in a high-performance culture- Bilingualism: English and French _(f_requent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa_)_

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities.

Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Competitive pension plans
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

- _Benefits package may vary based on your employee type._

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