Senior Accountant, Hedge Funds (12 Month Contract)

• Industry: Financial Services
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Ideal Start Date: 11/09/2009
• Salary Scale: $30.00 to $40.00 / HR

A Canadian based firm whose mission is to provide high quality Hedge Funds offerings to high net worth individuals, pension funds, endowments and foundations is currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Hedge Funds to assume what is to be a 12 month contract. 

Working with this growing firm, the role of Senior Accountant, Hedge Funds will be accountable for the valuation of complex investments funds including portfolio valuation and pricing; the preparation of financial statements; the communication and coordination with investors and external managers; and to provide key support with systems development. 

Requirements / Qualifications:

As a strong candidate to be positioned for this 12 month contract engagement, you bring 2 or more years of related industry experience with a focus on Hedge Funds and Derivatives. Your experience will include an in-depth knowledge of hedging principles and complex derivative knowledge. You thrive working in an entrepreneurial, unstructured environment and adapt well to change. You have the ability to multi-task and keep focus on special projects while working well in a small team environment. Excellent proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel is required while a working knowledge of Statpro systems would be a definite advantage.

To Apply:

All applicants applying to a Canadian job opening must be authorized to work in Canada.

For more information and to request immediate confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume to ian.kay@roberthalffsg.com, quoting the job reference – Senior Accountant, Hedge (#516-002336) – in the subject line of your response.

About Us:

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) is the recognized leader in professional-level staffing and operates in more than 350 locations in 14 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Robert Half International is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RHI) and is a member of the prestigious S&P 500 Index.

Robert Half Financial Services Group specializes in the placement of full-time, project and interim professionals in the banking, brokerage and investment sectors covering such areas as asset management, commercial lending, corporate finance, compliance, investment analysis and risk management.

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Robert Half Financial Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.