ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an where diversity is embraced.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
The role reports to the Senior Director and is primarily responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the business, Credit Investments Operations and transaction support for other asset classes in Europe. The role requires liaising with multiple functions both internally (working seamlessly with the asset classes in London and offices in Montreal, New York and Asia) and externally with professional advisors in a fast-growing environment.
As an Advisor, Finance, your primary responsibilities will be the following:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
1. Prepare statutory annual financial statements for all UK entities
2. Ensure all statutory filings at Companies House and the Office of National Statistics are made
3. Coordinate statutory audit process with accounting firms
4. Monitor corporate accounting functions including accounting/bookkeeping, expense report processing, purchase ledger process management and procurement
5. Preparation and posting of periodic FRS 102 specific journals
6. Preparation of quarterly VAT analysis and source information
7. Working with the Hong Kong Finance Director, preparation of monthly liquid capital calculations for submission to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
8. Assist with the following tasks:
Production of quarterly financial reporting for European entities
Analysis of financial budget information prepared by FP&A for all European operations. Preparation of reporting to UK board
Preparation of quarterly analysis of operating costs versus budget
Coordination of quarterly reporting with the Finance team in Montreal
Preparation of quarterly management reporting packages requested by Head Office and by Local management
Preparation of cashflow forecasting and monitoring
Preparation of service fee summaries to allow the UK entities to invoice for their respective services
Maintenance of relationship with local tax advisor and ensuring all tax rules and regulations are complied with
9. Ad hoc projects as the business requires
Transaction Support
10. The team has a formal responsibility for Credit Investments Operations in Europe. This involves collaborating with the Investment Team, Operations Team in New York and external parties on all aspects of transactions from booking in the investment platform through to execution and management through the investment cycle.
11. In addition, the team provides transaction support on investments in Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Equity and Real Estate. Similarly to Credit Investments, this involves collaboration with a wide variety of parties inside and outside of PSP. The team uses its network within PSP and knowledge of the UK structure with a principal focus on ensuring that cash reaches its target destination as efficiently as possible. The team is responsible for working with a third party corporate services provider on managing UK parts of investment structures.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
12. Record of academic achievement
13. University degree; minimum 2.1 or equivalent
14. Qualified chartered accountant
15. Minimum of five (5) to six (6) years of experience in accountancy
16. Experience in alternative investments or financial services beneficial
17. Robust process efficiency and improvement orientation
18. Accountability and drive for results
19. Team spirit, approachability and ability to influence
20. Proactivity and forward thinking
21. Strong work ethic and professional integrity
22. Knowledge of MS OFFICE (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
23. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations and eFront, an asset
24. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
25. Good sense of planning and control and capacity of working with tight schedules
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
26. Investment in career development
27. Comprehensive group insurance plans
28. Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
29. Competitive pension plans
30. Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
31. Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
32. A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
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