Financial Analyst in Scarborough

Financial Analyst Winters Technical Staffing•Scarborough

Job Description

Our client in Scarborough is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting financial reporting activities and providing comprehensive support to the Accounting Manager with month-end and year-end closing, including the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, forecasting and budgeting.

This will be a day shift position (8 hour per day)

Pay rate-

Contrail role – 1 year contract with possibility of permanency based on performance

Starting ASAP -

Model: Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Active preparation and support to month-end, year-end close and budgeting processes for client

• Preparation and timely submission of OneStream (according to clients
• standards) as well as preparation and submission of quarterly Financial notes to the statements to the Group
• Preparation and coordination of the monthly internal financial reporting package for Management review
• Support in annual MTMP construction process
• Performs Balance Sheet account reconciliations (must provide analytical insight that supports conclusions)
• Preparation of monthly Income Statement comparison of Actuals to Budgets (variance analysis)
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis of Balance Sheet to budget and forecast (must provide relevant financial information to decision makers)
• Actively supports the daily, weekly and monthly internal reporting requirements for treasury, regular cash reporting
• Liaises with Corporate Central Finance Departments and related financial institutions

Other responsibilities /tasks:

• Preparation of ad hoc analysis at the request of management
• Direct and/or participation in special projects at the request of management
• Supports other General Accounting team members as needed
• Ensures timely resolution of issues
• Drives initiatives to promote streamlined processes, operational efficiency and enhanced internal controls
• Supports new system implementations (when applicable)
• Provides timely Finance support to operational teams as required and facilitates cross-functional communication

Requirements

• Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting
• Accounting designation (CPA-CMA, CGA or CA) –working towards it
• 5+ years’ experience in financial reporting and analysis

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Very Good team working skills
• Experience of liaising with external auditors
• Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision
• Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines

We are an equal opportunity Employer.