Fund Accountant, PE Fund Accounting

Job summary

Oversee portfolio accounting records, daily and monthly NAV processes, reconciliations, and the accuracy of accounting data for private asset funds and separately managed accounts. Coordinate investor and financial reporting, test system migrations and reports, resolve administrator-related issues, and collaborate with internal teams on controls, technology, and business initiatives.

Job details

Reporting to the Private Asset Management (PAM) Fund Director, the Fund Accountant, PE Fund Accounting will oversee the preparation and review of the portfolio accounting record performed via the administrator and will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of monthly and quarterly reporting to investors. The incumbent will be responsible for daily functions to support the building of the accounting record for private asset funds and separately managed accounts and will work closely with other areas of the investment operations department, front office, and the finance teams. Position Responsibilities: Production of bookings into accounting system and testing of reports for data migration and onboarding. Reporting and Data Migration testing. Execute the daily and monthly NAV oversight and ensure the overall accuracy of the portfolio accounting book of record. Oversight and escalated clearance of issues arising in the recon between the administrator and Manulife’s Internal Book of Record. Reconciliation of the trial balance between two systems. Quality control and tolerance check all client reporting before publication to investors. Act as a liaison between the internal finance group and the administrator to ensure timely issuance of financial reporting data and other requests. Adherence to internal policies and procedures. Provide Admin data to support the front office, finance, compliance, and internal leadership requests. Work with the technology teams to ensure data feeds to the administrator are sound. Ensures the team is operating under the strongest control environment and that tasks are completed within procedures and controls, including the usage of proper escalation protocols. Work closely with management to implement business strategy. Strong contributions in projects, new initiatives, and technology development. Conduct regular status updates and reporting on testing progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of Alternative Investment Experience in accounting system and testing especially Investran. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec. Strong analytical skills, Testing background and experience with Alternative investment, Pension or Insurance industry. Must have the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with people at all levels and different functions throughout the organization and with external partners. Strong planning, communication, and collaboration skills. When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Montreal, Quebec Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $59,700.00 CAD - $99,500.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

What you’ll do

Oversee portfolio accounting records, daily and monthly NAV processes, reconciliations, and the accuracy of accounting data for private asset funds and separately managed accounts. Coordinate investor and financial reporting, test system migrations and reports, resolve administrator-related issues, and collaborate with internal teams on controls, technology, and business initiatives.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of alternative investment experience involving accounting systems and testing, particularly Investran, along with strong analytical and testing skills. Candidates should have experience in alternative investments, pensions, or insurance and be able to plan, communicate, collaborate, and build relationships across internal teams and external partners; English and French proficiency is an asset, and is required for candidates based in Quebec.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Mental Health Benefits • Vision Insurance • Short-Term Disability Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits • Wellness Benefits • Employee and Family Assistance Plans • Retirement Savings Plans • Pension Plan • Global Share Ownership Plan • Employer Matching Contributions • Financial Education and Counseling • Paid Holidays • Vacation • Personal Days • Sick Days • Statutory Leaves

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Private Equity Fund Accounting
• Alternative Investments
• Investran
• Portfolio Accounting
• Net Asset Value Oversight
• Financial Reporting
• Investor Reporting
• Reconciliation
• Data Migration Testing
• Report Testing
• Trial Balance Reconciliation
• Quality Control
• Data Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Communication
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Insurance Industry
• Time Off Management
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Information Gathering
• Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Accounting Software
• Artificial Intelligence
• Asset Management
• Automation
• Mental Health
• Management
• Investments
• Communication
• Data Migration
• Finance
• Financial Education
• Financial Statements
• Front Office
• Fund Accounting
• International Finance
• Leadership
• Operations
• Quarterly Finance Reports
• Separately Managed Accounts
• Business Strategies
• Trial Balance
• Collaboration
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Fund Accountant
• Fund / Investment Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors