Investment Accountant, Bimcor
Apply NowCompany: Bell Canada Enterprises
Location: Montreal, QC H1A 0A1
Description:
Req Id:422879
At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. Its all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and were always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.
We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.
Join us. You belong at Bell.
Be part of the team that drives the achievement of our strategic objectives. Youll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors and team members with long-term business success.
About BimcorFounded in 1983, Bimcor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada, currently manages ~$30billion invested in a wide range of public and private financial assets, mainly on behalf of pensionfunds of Bell Canada and its various subsidiaries and affiliates. It ranks as one of the largest privatesector pension fund managers in Canada.
About the RoleThe Investment Accountant isresponsiblefor ensuring Bimcors Investment Accounting recordsare accurate and in line with the Trustee. Investment transactions may include pooled funds, privateplacements managed by Bimcor and its external managers, alternative assets such as real estate,private equity, private infrastructure, private credit, absolute return strategies, as well as derivativefinancial instruments such as futures, options, swaps, repurchase agreements (repos) andcurrency hedges.
The incumbent provides support and assistance in preparing accurate and timely transactional andfinancial statements for our investment professionals and clients. These records serve as thefoundation for informed decision-making, cash flow management, performance benchmarking andcompliance with legal requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesSpecifically, this responsibility includes, but is not limited to:
- Maintain, record and process capital calls and distributions for Alternative Investmentsas well as being responsible for the valuation of these Alternative Investments.
- Reconcile positions with the Trustee and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly reports; analyze and explain any variances, particularly for pooledfunds, Alternative Investments, and derivative instruments.
- Liaise with the clients, providing data, answering any queries, creating special reports,or resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare the year end audit files, the annual financial statements and assist auditors byproviding necessary documentation and support throughout the audit process.
- Assist in designing reports or queries that will facilitate/automate various manualprocesses and suggest procedural improvements.
- Bachelor of Commerce degree with an Accounting major.
- 5+ years of investment/portfolio accounting.
- Pension fund investments and/or Finance experience is preferred.
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is preferred.
- Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC) is preferred.
- Mature, proactive, and autonomous team player.
- Excellent analytical and organization abilities with superior attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Computer skills: MS Office.
- Bloomberg and/or Eagle Investment Accounting knowledge is an asset.
- In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada
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Additional Information:
Position Type:Management
Job Status:Regular - Full Time
Job Location:Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Application Deadline:04/18/2025