Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions H/F

Location: 700 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Suite 300 Montréal QC H3B 1X8

Job Type: Full time, Permanent position

Job Title: Operations Officer

Department: PERES

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Credit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACES offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services. CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024) By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to people with disabilities.

Position Summary

Within the Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions (PERES) department, you will join the Fund Accounting team, responsible for the accounting of funds and Soparfi (holding companies).

Your responsibilities as an Accountant will include:

• Contributing to the onboarding of new clients and analyzing their activities,
• Recording transactions relating to the setup or takeover of new files,
• Analyzing and monitoring the creation of related companies and intermediate structures,
• Maintaining the general accounting of commercial companies or Luxembourg investment funds (Lux GAAP or IFRS),
• Calculating and recording various specific fees (performance, management, advisory, arrangement, etc.),
• Preparing the financial statements required for each file (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, etc.),
• Preparing consolidated financial statements where applicable (IFRS or Lux GAAP),
• Assisting in relations with the client, auditors and tax advisers during the review of the accounts,
• Mastering the accounting system and contributing to its configuration.

Experience requirements

• Investment accounting experience - working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Bachelor and/or master's degree in accounting (or Audit).
• Strong computer skills, and specifically Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to process and apply new skills and concepts quickly
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting and systems and regulations.
• Relevant experience in the fields of alternative investment fund administration (or audit firms)

What we offer:

Competitive salary:

• Bonuses are available, amounts are discretionary and performance based

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits which include Extended Health Benefits, Dental Plan, Vision Care, Paramedical Services Coverage
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Maternity and paternity benefits (Top Up)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
• Annual Learning and Training Subsidy paid by employer
• Professional development opportunities and training
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to the asset management industry with opportunities for growth