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Job title: Senior Accountant (Funds, TaxPrep, Banking Exp.)
Company: Teamrecruiter.com
Job description: One of our major banking clients is looking for a Senior Accountant (Funds, TaxPrep, Banking Exp.)
Length: Contract term is 12 months with a possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, primarily remote but certain requirements on site)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week excluding any OT required.“The start date of this job is flexible and in order to find the best candidate the job may remain open much longer than the date mentioned on this posting… or you may be asked to start sooner than the expected start date if you are able to do so !”Please read the job description below. If this interests you, please send a MS-Word version copy of your resume (ASAP) along with a telephone contact number: E-mail to padhikari@teamrecruiter.comPlease mention the job title above in the subject line
The recruiter in charge of this role is PrakashAfter you have submitted your resume via e-mail please complete the application for this specific job by clicking “Submit Your Resume for this Job” at the bottom of this page to match your resume to the job.If you are interested in further opportunities, why not also do a general registration in our database. By visiting our website and clicking on “Database Registration”If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this email to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire.Requirements:
Job Purpose
The primary responsibility is to complete the independent validation of information through the requirements that are in place, including analytical analysis. This position moves beyond the preparation and validation process to include an inherent analytical perspective of the product, to ensure the integrity of the data that supports the reporting of the financial statement and taxation processes. This position is responsible for preparing financial statement reporting and taxation responsibilities. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Company and Regulatory requirements as defined. The focus of this role is on producing results over a 3-6 month timeframe.Key Accountabilities:
Review the financial statements and ensure they are prepared in a timely and accurate basis and are compliant with the regulatory requirements.
Review the T3 Returns and ensure they are prepared and filed on a timely and accurate basis and are complaint with the Income Tax Act of Canada.
Review the T2 Returns and ensure they are prepared and filed on a timely and accurate basis and are complaint with the Income Tax Act of Canada.
Analyze in detail, the accounting and tax impact of complex corporate actions affecting the funds in a timely and accurate basis.
Calculate and analyze income and capital gains distributions for the Mutual Fund Trusts, Mutual Fund Corporations and Pooled Funds and ensure the calculations are compliant with the Income Tax Act of Canada.
Calculate and analyze tax factor calculations for each class or fund for T3 unitholder filings.Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills:
Extensive investment fund accounting experience.
3-5 years’ experience in preparing, reviewing, analyzing financial statements and notes to the financial statements for investment funds
3-5 years’ experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing investment fund distributions and tax returns for mutual fund trusts, unit trusts and mutual fund corporations
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), Canadian Income Tax and regulations as it applies to investment funds.
Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and any other related accounting software.
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
Previous experience with TaxPrep
Has or is working towards and accounting designationKnowledge:
Extensive Investment Fund Accounting experience
Strong comprehensive Business knowledge and understanding of the Investment Industry and derivatives
Strong understanding of the Securities Industry as it relates to the requirements of Financial Reporting and Taxation of Trusts, Corporations and Pooled Funds.
Fundamental understanding of tax issues relates to the Mutual Fund Industry.
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.Education:
University degree or equivalent
Accounting designation i.e. CMA or CGA
Canadian Securities Course or IFIC designation
Operational abilities in automated network and application software tools, including external software.Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time – During Client Interview you will receive additional information – variance may apply !When you have some time please register in our database (5 minutes process) to be considered for future openings; the link is available on our website at http://www.teamrecruiter.com in the Candidate section. Please follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamrecruiter.com/, or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TeamRecruiter.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted through telephone/email. You are encouraged to register with us in our database to be considered for future positions available.Have a great day.At Teamrecruiter.com we offer some of the most highly qualified professionals in the workforce. We dedicate an industry trained recruitment specialist to the following areas: IT, Finance, Admin, Sales, Executive Search and Contractors. If you would like to learn more about our full-service recruiting firm please visit our website at www.teamrecruiter.com.CAMSC and ACSESS certified“…All Offers are conditional on Client Post-Offer Conditions being met and removed by end client prior to written offer signing”“Please note that emails from our Recruitment Firm may inadvertently be sent to your Spam Folder. When contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please keep an eye on your Spam/Junk Folder to avoid missing important communication.”THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE TEAM RECRUITER / SE.Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.
Expected salary:
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:17:39 GMT
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