Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the fiscal yearend audit preparation of quarterly and yearly external financial statements supporting various adhoc activities and supporting the Manager of Financial Reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the direct implementation of IFRS research issues with respect to specific strategies/transactions and provide alternatives and recommendations on related accounting policies and compliance. The proposed recommendations should consider the impact on the Company and business line results in order to change business behaviour and practices if necessary.
- Create and maintain accounting policies and implementation guidelines as part of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting including training of users and implications of the new policies.
- Interaction with other departments of the Company to communicate and establish their respective roles and responsibilities in implementing the requirements of accounting policies and standards. Review and provide recommendations on the appropriate accounting for proposed transactions that are specialized. The analysis of these transactions will normally require welldocumented summaries of the relevant transaction terms accounting alternatives and a basis for recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of external reporting documents such as the financial statements MD&A and other disclosure documents.
- Actively participate in the development and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards including disclosures in the financial statements and the MD&A. It will include responding to new accounting standards issued by IASB.
- Assist in the annual external audit including preparation of technical memos.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- 3 years of experience in a Big4/6 firm leading complex audit and review engagements.
- Experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards.
- CPA designation is required for this position.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel word etc.
- Experience with ERP Systems (preferably Business Central)
- Working knowledge of Power BI Shareworks and other reporting platforms
Core Competencies
- Ability to work independently and crossfunctionally with different teams and departments.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective team player with the ability to solve problem and ensure the set targets are achieved.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Compensation and Benefits
- Paid Time Off (vacation sick and holiday)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee PV Panel Purchase Program
Additional Information :
- The successful candidate should be able to commute to Mississauga office two days per week and should be able to productively work from home
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime