Accounting And Financial Reporting

Description:

• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports while respecting tight deadlines and resolving issues that arise. Ensure data integrity by validating CFAR data versus Workday data.

• Participate in the preparation of presentations to Board and Audit Committees.

• Participate in the monthly executive dashboard by collecting data from various business units’ representatives and ensure accuracy.

• Prepare Crown Corporations Forms and ensure reconciliation with quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Prepare monthly cashflow statements.

• Analyse results versus budget, forecasts and previous year’s actuals in collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis team.

• Work closely with the risk management team in the preparation of the capital management framework analysis on a monthly basis.

• Remain up-to-date with the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and ensure that the financial information presentation is in compliance with the standards.

• Responsible to ensure the internal controls for Financial Reporting are documented in a timely manner.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with various departments by responding to enquiries and resolving discrepancies.

• Participate in special projects and recommend and develop more efficient processes and procedures.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• CPA designation

• Five to seven years’ experience in accounting

• Experience in a financial institution or accounting firm, an asset

• Current understanding of general accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS knowledge, an asset)

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong ability to learn and improve processes and procedures

• Strong knowledge of Excel and Access

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Workday and CFAR

• Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines

• Strong teamwork skills and ability to foster relationships with internal customers

• Interpersonal skills, ability to obtain information and communicate issues and requests to others effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English