Senior Fund Accountant, Private Markets
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at MUFG Investor Services. Vancouver · full-time · CA$72,000–CA$105,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep ledgers and supporting schedules current for assigned real asset funds using Yardi
- Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements, plus capital call and distribution calculations and notices
- Calculate fund NAVs, produce investor reports, and work out management and carried interest
- Bring property data, valuations and performance measures together for fund reporting; reconcile cash, intercompany and investment balances
- Coordinate audit and tax work, resolve client queries, improve Yardi workflows, and review junior colleagues’ work
What you bring
- A university degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
- At least two years in fund administration or audit
- Experience with real asset structures such as property, REITs or SPVs
- Yardi or another accounting system; a CPA, ACCA or equivalent designation is preferred or underway
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone with fund accounting experience who can handle real asset structures, reporting deadlines and client, auditor and internal-team contact. It is based in Vancouver with a hybrid arrangement, and includes reviewing and mentoring junior staff.
From the employer
About MUFG Investor Services
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
The Senior Associate will play a key role in the delivery of fund administration services to private market clients with a focus on real asset structures. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate books and records, preparing financial and investor reporting, and supporting all accounting and operational aspects of clients serviced through the Yardi platform.
The Senior Associate will act as a key point of contact for clients, auditors, and internal teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to deadlines.
- Prepare and maintain general ledgers and supporting schedules for assigned real asset funds utilizing Yardi.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE).
- Process capital activity calculations and notices, including capital calls and distributions.
- Perform NAV calculations, prepare investor-level reporting, and conduct management and carried interest computations.
- Coordinate and review property-level data, valuations, and performance metrics for consolidation at the Fund level.
- Review and reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, and investment transactions.
- Support the annual audit and tax processes by liaising with auditors, tax advisors, and clients as required.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancements of systems and workflows within Yardi and related tools.
- Mentor junior team members and review their work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and prompt resolution of queries.
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred or in progress
- At least 2 years' experience working in the fund administration industry or audit
- Experience working with real asset structures (Property, REIT, SPV, JV, Co-Invest)
- Experience with Yardi or other accounting software
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