Financial Analyst

Description

• Assist/prepare working papers required for quarterly and annual reserves & allowances
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify internal process gaps and provide recommendations for improvements
• Works with different divisions for intercompany processing and reconciliation
• Provide operational level analysis on monthly financials and trends and highlight the areas for improvement
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare month end journal entries with supporting documentation
• Provide insight into various accounting requirements including CRA requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Analyze profit and loss variances to prior performance and budgets.
• Prepare and analyze divisional & departmental monthly/annual financial statements while striving to ensure their accuracy and completion on a timely basis.
• Assist in continuous process improvement and ad-hoc projects
• Assist with the preparation of documentation required for the annual external audit

Requirements

• University degree in Business/Accounting, preference will be given to those who possess an advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CPA). Consideration will also be given to those who are currently enrolled or possess the pre-requisite requirements for the CPA program.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze large data into meaningful conclusions with recommendations.
• 2 - 3 year(s) experience working as a Financial Analyst or Senior Accountant role.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics, corporate finance, and accounting.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance