Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Description

• Assist in coordinating internal and external auditors’ requests for information and supporting schedules.
• Prepare the MD&A on a quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information specifically with respect to non-IFRS measures in accordance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Research and prepare technical accounting memorandums and position papers for the new accounting standards and complex transaction affecting Northland or its subsidiaries, which are to be submitted to the senior management and the group’s external auditors.
• Prepare management reports with reasons for variations and responding to the questions raised by senior leadership.
• Prepare consolidated cash flow statement and related workings after ensuring the accuracy of cash flow information.
• Provide support for financial reporting projects and ad hoc requests as they arise.
• Act as a first reviewer of group reporting packs to ensure that the information submitted by the respective subsidiaries’ finance teams is accurate and complete to aid in the preparation of the group financial statements.
• Coach and mentor financial analysts and co-op students that assist the broader accounting team.
• Coordinate globally to collect financial information needed for MD&A and financial statements.
• Identify opportunities to bring efficiencies to the existing financial reporting process using technology tools and/or elimination of redundancies and enhance the quality of consolidated financial information available to the Senior Management.
• Benchmark financial statements disclosures aligning to the industry practices and leverage financial reporting systems for efficient MD&A disclosures and financial statements’ notes preparation.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of the financial reporting packs and underlying financial statements workings. You will follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including notes to the consolidated financial statements, related supports, workings, and presentations to the senior leadership team.

Requirements

• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate your analyses in a clear and concise manner.
• 3+ years of experience working with top-tier professional accounting firms in their auditing or accounting advisory practice.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and related applications. Oracle Consolidation tool experience will be an added advantage.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours, after all you will be working alongside colleagues in other countries.
• Eager and Adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), combined with experience in financial reporting with a public/listed company. A deep understanding of IFRS and its application to complex accounting transactions is essential (knowledge of US GAAP will be an added advantage).

Benefits

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance