Accountant, Finance Control and Analysis (6 month Contract)

Tangerine; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tangerine, Canada’s leading digital bank, is seeking an Accountant, Finance Control and Analysis to strengthen balance sheet and P&L integrity. You will reconcile GL accounts, investigate variances, and support audits, while driving improvements in reconciliation processes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of reconciliation experience, strong Excel/Access skills, and familiarity with IFRS and banking products. This role is based in North York, Ontario, with a focus on control and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of reconciliation experience.
• Experience reconciling mortgages, retail deposits, overdraft accounts and credit cards.
• Understanding of IFRS requirements.
• Strong knowledge of banking products including mortgages, deposits and cards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts and explain variances.
• Reconcile accounts related to mortgages, deposits, overdrafts and credit cards.
• Investigate reconciliation issues and work with vendors and teams to resolve them.
• Support external audits and respond to audit queries as needed.
• Identify process improvements to reduce manual effort while maintaining controls.
• Maintain and update reconciliation procedures.

Skills

Reconciliation experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Canadian Securities Course

Financial accounting designation

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

At Tangerine, we’re redefining banking. As Canada’s leading digital bank, we thrive on innovation, agility, and bold thinking, tackling every challenge head-on with leading technology and the unstoppable power of collaboration.

Our client-obsessed teams deliver flexible, accessible banking solutions, breakthrough products, and award-winning service. Beyond banking, we’re committed to making an impact in the communities we serve and across our organization. We foster a culture built on integrity, inclusion, and fearless ambition – where diverse perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to do their best work.

Are you ready to disrupt the status quo? Do you crave challenges that push boundaries? If you’re a high performer looking to accelerate your career and reimagine the banking landscape, this is your moment.

Let’s shape the future of banking together!

The Accountant, Finance Control and Analysis is responsible for supporting the accuracy and integrity of Tangerine’s financial information through the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts. The role ensures transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger, reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis, and accounting activities comply with Tangerine’s accounting policies, IFRS guidelines and applicable SOX requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Reconciliation, the Accountant works with internal teams and external service providers to investigate issues, support audit requirements and strengthen reconciliation processes and controls.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts and explain variances.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to Tangerine’s products, including mortgages, securities, mutual funds, overdraft accounts, deposits and credit cards, ensuring reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis.
• Reconcile accounts related to operational activities, including payroll, fixed assets, stock-based compensation, leases and foreign currency accounting.
• Investigate, follow up on and resolve reconciliation issues across multiple channels, vendors and systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to investigate and resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Ensure assigned general ledger accounts comply with SOX requirements and established controls.
• Support external audits by responding to audit queries and preparing requested materials.
• Identify and initiate process improvements that reduce manual effort while maintaining accuracy and effective controls.
• Maintain and update reconciliation procedures.
• Support additional Finance activities and responsibilities as assigned.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• You have a minimum of 2 years of reconciliation experience.
• You have experience reconciling mortgages, retail deposits, overdraft accounts and credit cards.
• You have an understanding of IFRS requirements.
• You have a strong understanding of banking products, including mortgages, investments, mutual funds, credit cards, overdraft accounts and retail deposits.
• You have advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
• You apply a systematic approach to problem-solving and demonstrate logical, clear and organized thinking.
• You have the ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully meet tight deadlines.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• It would be an asset if you have completed the Canadian Securities Course.
• It would be an asset if you have completed a financial accounting designation, either Canadian or international.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : North York

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.