Fund Accounting Manager - Toronto, Canada - Vistra
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Description
Why Vistra
At Vistra, we believe our clients' businesses and people can make a difference in the world.
That's why our work is focused on helping our clients act with confidence and speed to seize opportunity wherever it arises.
As a global corporate service provider and fund administrator with more than 5,000 professionals in over 45 jurisdictions, we empower legal entities globally to work smarter, grow faster, act responsibly, protect capital and scale across borders — by doing what we do best:reducing risk and enhancing efficiency.
We support our clients over six sectors: Private Equity, Real Estate, Capital Markets, Corporate, Company Formation and Private Wealth and deliver value across three service lines:
- Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Advisory and Transaction Support
- Finance, Accounting and Administration
So, our promise to our clients is the same to you:
working together, we will give you the confidence, the tools and the support to achieve your ambitions and leverage your unique skills — to seize your opportunity and help make a difference in the world.
You can also check out our LinkedIn Life pageand our About us pageto get a sense of Vistra's culture and our values.
So, what do you think? If you are excited about working with us and think you can get the job done but not quite sure if you meet all the requirements 100%, we want to encourage you to give it a try OR have an informal chat with one of our Talent Acquisition representatives.
Our opportunity for you:
Vistra Canada is currently recruiting for a Manager, Fund Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Main point of contact on a daytoday basis for operational matters and critical issues that need to be addressed before work get disseminated to the other team member
- Assessing/planning the volume/level of work against timelines and disseminating daily workflows to other team members
- Responsible for the accounting and administration of a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed Ended Funds
- Review all accounting transactions and prepare periodic work papers, management accounts and financial statements including Bank account reconciliation for a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed Ended Funds
- Ability to draft annual financial statements and related ASPE/IFRS/US GAAP disclosures
- Ability to do preparation of management accounts, financial statements and other work as and when required to ensure all timelines are met
- Preparing/Reviewing capital call and distribution notices
- Preparing/Reviewing waterfall and equalization/subsequent closing workings
- Being involved in all aspects of new client onboarding including coordination with KYC/Investor Services team, dealing with lawyers, understanding legal documents, conducting investor and supervising the data migration process for existing Fund take on
- Respond to client/investor queries and coordinate client's annual audits Assist on client service matters, maintaining and building client relationships Undertake general administration and other projects as assigned
- Dealing with staff issues like leaves, sickness and other issues on a daily basis and ensuring staff are happy and motivated in their jobs
- Review and provide guidance to junior fund accountants on Accounting and Private Equity matters
Attributes/ Technical Skills:
- Detail oriented able to work with minimum supervision in a fast pace environment
- Team player with good attitude and approachable personality and good staff management skills
- Able to multitask and is meticulous and detailed oriented
- Strong working knowledge of Investran Private Equity Accounting system (key requirement)
- Inquisitive and selfmotivated
- Strong time management skills in meeting client deadlines
- Competent accounting knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP
Relevant Experience:
- Possess at least 3 years of private equity accounting experience and ideally 2 years' experience in the FIS Investran experience
Education/ Memberships:
- CPA/ University Degree
- Preferred Specialist in Accounting
Computer Skills:
- Proficient user of Microsoft Packages including Power point, Excel and Word Focus on client service
Join US
Our promise to our clients is simple: we help them seize opportunity and make a difference in the world. It's the same to you.
Make a difference — seize your world of opportunity with Vistra
LET'S GROW TOGETHER.
Pay:
$120,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
Private Equity Accounting: 3 years (required)
Investran Accounting System: 2 years (preferred)
- ASPE/IFRS/
US GAAP:
3 years (req