Accountant (Associate), Fund Services

Each one of us brings something different to Vistra, working as one team to deliver the right solution.That’s why our clients choose to work with us – the power of our combined skills makes us unstoppable.Vistra offers a unique platform for our clients and our people to seize the world of opportunities.At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Committing to clients, Working as ONE Vistra, Empowering people and Doing the Right thing.

Accountant (Associate), Fund Services

1111 – Financial auditors and accountants

77 Bloor Street West, Suite 600

Toronto, ON

M5S 1M2

$72,000

Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours / week

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Discretionary Bonus, Medical benefits, Dental benefits

Job Requirements

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts

Experience: 2 to 3 years of Private Equity accounting experience and ideally 1 to 2 years’ experience in the FIS Investran or Allvue Accounting system

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is an advantage

Operating Systems and Software: Microsoft packages including Power point, Excel and Word

Accountant Specific Skills

Responsible for the accounting and administration of a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed

Ended Funds 

Review and provide guidance to junior fund accountants

Record all accounting transactions and prepare periodic work papers, management accounts and financial statements including Bank account reconciliation

Perform follow-up with client as necessary on accounting documentation

Respond to client queries

Handle client payments and receipts

Draft annual financial statements and their related IFRS/US GAAP disclosures

Additional Skills

Competent accounting knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP

Area of Specialization

Accounting

Personal Suitability

Detail oriented; Independent; Team player; Organized; Inquisitive; Self-motivated; Meticulous; Prioritization, Time-management

Work Setting

Financial services

Ability to supervise

1-2 staff

Employment groups 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Veterans, Youth.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We’re passionate about Diversity and Inclusion at Vistra.We believe that everyone is equal and unique, and by embracing diversity it makes us better company.This creates an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work; Vistra is for the ambitious, the entrepreneurial, the bold.