Some job openings in Toronto

From: Lisa George [mailto:lgeorge@aplin.com]
Sent: 2010, October, 13 3:34 PM
To: Widge, Ajay
Subject: OPen Opportunities

Good Afternoon Ajay

Please review the open opportunities I am currently working on. Let me know if you are interested or if you know of anyone that would be. Please contact me for further details

Job #206484-MH426
Job Title: Account Manager/Fund Accountant
Location: Toronto, ON



Our client one of the worlds leading hedge fund administrators is looking for a Hedge Fund Accountant to join their team in the downtown Toronto core.

Responsibilities:
•Managing a number of client relationships
•Maintaining the share register for these client’s funds
•Providing Banking Services for these clients
•Provide Register Offices Services for the funds
•Preparation of NAV and financial statements for a portfolio of Funds
•Liaise with auditors including preparation of accounts and supporting schedules
•Ensures first line of review and validation procedures are completed

Qualifications:
• Must have least 2 yrs prior exp in a fund administration role on Single Manager funds
• Must have in depth knowledge of complex instruments, Geneva accounting systems
• Knowledge of Wall Street Office application a plus
• Must have strong client relationship experience and excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work under pressure and the ability to meet the requirements due to strict time-lines with strong organizational skills
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset

Senior Consultant: Lisa George
Reference Number: MH206484

Job #206392-MH426
Job Title: Credit Administrator
Location: Toronto, ON



Credit Administrator – Toronto, ON – 51K - 60K

Summary:
The Credit administrator will be in charge of organizing the credit process and ensure all procedures and policies are maintained. Track and manage confidential documents. Assist with management for the credit process.

Duties:
• Reporting risk information
• Assist with daily administrative tasks; input/review files, data integrity, tables and charts.
• Issues commitment letters for approval.
• Assist Mortgage underwriters with administrative tasks.
• Review documents for better efficiency and suggest improvements to organize credit process.
• Work with Mortgage Administration staff with respect to loan/mortgage files, new closes or renewals.
• Improve customer service with reducing turnaround time for Mortgage Renewals.
• Document Compliance review of Loan/Mortgage files, and al Mortgage Renewal Notices.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• College or University degree in Business Administration/Law or Real Estate.
• Minimum 5 years with Real Estate/Lending and Mortgage administration experience.
• 5-8 years experience in Real Estate Law/Agency or Mortgage Broker environment.
• Strong understanding of real/mortgage property “transactions.
• Expertise in comingling information, create graphs, tables records and reports.
• Superior leadership skills and excellent coaching/mentoring.
• Problem solver and great communicator and organized.
• Experience with summarizing and reviewing legal loan documents.
• Can work under pressure in fats paced high volume environment
• Team-oriented.
• Self motivated and can prioritize to execute tasks on short notice.
• Analytical and attention to detail.

Senior Consultant: Lisa George

Reference Number:MH206392

Job #206757-MH426
Job Title: Operatons Accounting Analyst
Location: Toronto, ON



The Operations Accounting Analyst works closely with the Director of Operational Finance with the preparation, analysis and maintenance of standard costs and the development of the annual operating budget and forecasts. This position also provides key support in preparation and analysis of month end results and in project work as required

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze month end operating results. Work closely with plant Finance in a supporting role to ensure all accounting transactions and shop floor information is entered into SAP on time and accurately.
• Review and validate monthly manufacturing variances versus standard costs and provide explanations to Director of Operational Finance. Prepare month end reporting package of operating results for senior management.
• Provide support to Operations management with timely, value-added analysis of manufacturing costs and progress on cost reduction initiatives with a focus on identification and analysis of plant operating issues.
• Fully leverage SAP reporting and functionality to facilitate development of annual operating budgets, forecasts and month end close process.
• Provide support to Marketing and R&D personnel in development of standard costs for new products.

Qualifications:
• Post secondary education in Accounting, or a related discipline, plus a recognized professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA)
• Minimum five (5) years experience in costing and general operations accounting including 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing and costing role
• Experience in a dairy processing environment an asset
• Experience in SAP or other ERP system an asset
• Excellent analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
• A Team player with strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work independently under tight deadline
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced changing environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Senior Consultant: Lisa George
Reference Number: MH206757

Job #206497-MH426
Job Title: Regional Tax Manager
Location: Toronto, On



Department

Job Description:

This position reports directly to the National Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services, and is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and financial results of the relevant TBAS office. Directly reporting to this position are all of the full-time and part-time staff in the office, although day-to-day direction on work flow and file activity may be assigned to others. The Regional Manager is a recognized tax and trust expert, knowledgeable in all areas of personal, trust, and small business corporation taxation, and is capable of making independent decisions on the management of specific client files, including deciding whether assessments and reassessments should be appealed. He or she is also adept at providing detailed tax and trust advice, as well as making presentations on tax and related topics to internal partners, as well as making external (client, prospective client, and professional or industry association) presentations.

Specific accountabilities include:

Overall responsibility for managing an efficient and profitable office

Achieving financial goals of office

Developing and executing on a regional growth strategy

Working with the National Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services, and the other Regional Managers in continuing to explore ways to increase profitability, reduce risk, and enhance the client and employee experience

Working with the management teams of the Private Client Service Centres in the relevant region in the development and execution of a regional market place strategy

Effectively managing staff in office

Determining required staffing levels and making recommendations to the National Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services

Ensuring there is a robust PP&D process in his or her office

Staff succession planning

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the PT branches, PCS and Wealth partners in his or her region, including making visits to each PT branch within his or her region at least once a year

Ensuring effective resolution of issues

Attending "deal team" meetings in local office and in region as requested

Staying abreast of tax and trust developments

Conducting detailed research on complicated tax matters

Reviewing and deciding upon the TBAS Manager’s tax appeal/non-appeal recommendations on assessments and reassessments

Conducting high-level client meetings

Tax planning on more complicated client files

Working with external lawyers and accountants on more complicated tax compliance matters, corporate reorganizations, wind-ups and liquidations, incorporations, estate freezes, "purifications", and the valuation and sale of private business interests, and business succession planning for corporations held in trust

Interacting with the CRA and provincial tax authorities on high-level tax compliance matters

Making external (client, prospective client, and professional or industry association) presentations in his or her region

Education/Accreditations:

Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

CICA In-depth Tax course, or equivalent

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Superior management, organizational, and communication skills

A recognized leader and team builder

Strong technical skills

Expert level knowledge of trust and estate, personal, and small-business corporation tax law and related tax compliance requirements

Substantial knowledge of trust and estate law and practice

Demonstrated ability to make presentations to both internal and external audiences and write articles on technical matters

An understanding of small-business and owner-manager financial planning, financial reporting, and small business practices, as well as a general understanding of cross-border US income and estate tax matters would be an asset

Job #206588-MH426
Job Title: Senior Accountant/Analyst
Location: MISSISSAUGA, ON



Our client, located in Mississauga is looking for someone to assist them with a project – This is a contract position for 2 months. This includes creating and keeping a daily tracker of Project progress and daily feedback to the Controller on Project status and next steps remaining to completion

Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Controller on 3 projects Fixed Assets, Budgeting and updating SAP.
Superior organizational, communication, initiative and presentation skills
Very detail oriented have initiative on providing feedback (reporting) on Project status via summary report updates

Qualifications:
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a project from start to finish
Advanced skills for MS Excel (they will be tested)
Excellent knowledge of SAP (over 3 years experience - they will be tested)
Accounting Designation (CMA, CGA) or in the final stages

Senior Consultant: Lisa George
Reference Number: MH206588

Job #206486-MH426
Job Title: Senior Financial Advisor
Location: Toronto, ON



Reporting to the respective regional head of sales the Senior Financial Advisor is responsible and accountable for attracting assets from high net worth individuals and building a profitable business and client base consistent with the vision, mission and strategy of Management. The candidate must be willing to work within a collegial team environment whilst striving to meet individual targets.

Requirements:
• Built and maintained a network of High Net Worth individuals
• Minimum of 3 years developing and advising a wealth management clientele, preferable HNW clients (greater than $2 million in investable assets)
• Provided counsel and resolved HNW client issues related to tax or estate planning, investments, insurance or banking, investment banking
• Extensive sales, marketing & relationship management experience in an alternate industry will be considered

Education:
• Relevant undergraduate degree (BA Economics, Finance, Business Administration, etc.) and possibly post-graduate degree (MBA, LLB, etc.), as well as additional technical training
• Registered Investment Counselor/Portfolio Manager (if not currently registered, must complete the requirements to become registered within 12 to 18 months of hire date)
• Canadian Securities Course & Certified Investment Management
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation (minimum level 1)
• Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation (optional).

Senior Consultant: Lisa George
Reference Number: MH 206486

Lisa George
Senior Consultant – Accounting & Finance

DAVID APLIN RECRUITING
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