Senior Associate - Accounting and Fund Services

Senior Associate-KDNI

KPMG Delivery Network India (KDNI) is a diverse entity spread across multiple cities in India. We are an important part of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN), a global organization that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. Our team of over 3,000 professionals in India are known for their technical acumen and business insights, that come together to deliver exceptional client service.

When you join KDN, you’ll be a part of the wider KPMG global network working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to the clients of KPMG member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

As a KDN India colleague you will be helping to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology to create increased value, and working together with member firm colleagues across the globe to drive sustainable growth and help achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

Roles & responsibilities

Join a dynamic team supporting the growth of our Family Office practice. As a Consultant based outside Canada, you will work closely with the Montreal team to deliver high-quality bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance services for investment companies, trusts, and related entities. Your strong organizational skills and resourcefulness will enable you to manage multiple mandates efficiently, ensuring superior service under the supervision of experienced colleagues.Working as Senior Associate  in this team, your responsibilities will include:

 

 

•Review and validate bookkeeping performed by the accounting clerks/bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and compliance•Handle investment accounting and reconciliations•For more complex clients, perform bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online or Caseware:•Record cash transactions (inflows and outflows)•Reconcile bank accounts•Record purchase/sale invoices•Record investment portfolio transactions (purchases, sales, distributions, etc.)•Prepare trial balances•Maintain amortization schedules for tangible capital assets•Reconcile investment income with tax slips•Review inter-company transactions to ensure accuracy•Import data into CaseWare•Prepare and/or review tax returns (T1, T2, T3, T4-RL1, T5) and related documentation•Complete various forms and administrative documents as needed•Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-ups•Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Consultant and Director in charge of the mandate in the Montreal team•Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and support service growth•Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior offshore staff, if applicable

This role is for you if you have  the below

Educational qualifications

•Post-secondary degree in accounting or a related field•Work Experience•Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience, preferably from Financial Services and/ Fund accounting.

Preferred technical & functional skills

•Established experience in the accounting cycle and balance sheet reconciliation•Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Caseware, iFirm and MS Office Suite•Solid understanding of investment accounting, particularly:•Marketable securities and private investments•Knowledge of limited partnerships and flow-through shares is an asset•Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple mandates simultaneously, and meet deadlines•Innovative, adaptable, proactive and detail-oriented 

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

•Trustworthy with high level of discretion•Ability and interest in working in a growing business environment.•Professionalism in the execution of tasks.•High level of drive, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.•Organized with strong attention to detail•Ability to work under pressure.•Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

Experience Level

Senior Level