Sun Life Global Solutions Canada | Senior Associate, Alternative Assets - SLC Management

What you will do

• As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.
• The Real Estate Accounting team is responsible for the accounting of the real estate portfolios for North America.
• This senior analyst will work with a team of individuals who are responsible for supporting the administration, accounting, reporting and control requirements of the North American real estate portfolio.
• This role will be looked upon to provide leadership and consultation on a technical basis as it relates to real estate accounting and accounting principles.
• The incumbent will further the development of efficient processes while maintaining and enhancing a strong internal control environment.
• This will be accomplished through a thorough knowledge of real estate, the systems that the investments are administered on and through effective mentoring of members of the team.
• Ensures that the administration and accounting processes are designed to be efficient and effective and meet the IFRS requirements.
• Oversight of third party property managers and the ability to collaborate with external parties to achieve business results.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of reports related to the Real Estate portfolio which include statutory, regulatory and internal reports.
• Responsible for system administration and proper set-up and controls.
• Responsible for ensuring an adequate control environment is maintained for the accounting and reporting processes the team supports.
• Liaises with key partners such as Corporate, Portfolio Management, external counter parties and Front Office.
• Acts as the technical expert for Real Estate accounting for the implementation of policies and systems to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting
• Acts as a senior resource and/or providing guidance for solving operational issues

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills — ability to apply technical knowledge to business issues.
• Demonstrated success in achieving goals in a timely manner and in taking action in the midst of ambiguity.
• Minimum of 3 years business accounting experience at an advanced level.
• Proficient with MS Office products, particularly exception Excel skills.
• Proficient with Oracle reporting tools.
• Knowledgeable of IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems — SAP/ YARDI / MRI.

Sun Life Global Solutions Canada

Sun Life Global Solutions Canada is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Sunlife is a financial services company providing financial planning, life insurance, health insurance, investments and more."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Toronto, Waterloo and Montreal.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance