Accounting Officer, Settlements (6 Month Contract)

Scotiabank; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Ottawa is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage departmental money movements and provide client support. Responsibilities include preparing daily settlements and assisting with reconciliation processes. Ideal candidates will have a business administration degree and proficiency in Microsoft tools, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee Share Ownership Program

Health Benefits from day one

Pension Plan Matching

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the financial services industry.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily settlements for banking transactions.
• Respond to daily internal client inquiries.
• Assist with year-end audit confirmation process.
• Document departmental procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingualism

Education

College diploma or university degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 233093

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Accounting officer- Settlements, MD Financial is responsible for all departmental money movements. These include between companies and accounts and to external providers such as NBIN, various GIC issuers and Fundserv. This person will respond to daily client service requests from the front and back office. The Accounting officer assists the Reconciliation Analysts and Manager as necessary. The Accounting officer will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures with minimal supervision.

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

• Responsible for preparation of daily settlements (GIC issuers, Fundserv, NBIN, Scotiatrust, CDS)
• Responsible for daily money movement and journal entries between each dealer bank accounts (inter-dealer and alternate settlement)
• Prepare the backup for the A$M (Fundserv) settlements and process required money movements
• Responsible to prepare and execute the daily FX conversions for dealer bank accounts
• Keep track of overdraft balances in all client related bank accounts

• Respond to daily internal client inquiries- ensure daily monitoring and response to mailbox inquiries
• Responsible for stop payments, void cheques, and a large number of tax remittances to CRA and IRS (for all dealers)

• Document departmental procedures and processes
• Liaise and maintain professional dialogue with external professionals (consultants, service providers, auditors, commercial bankers)
• Update the interest rate paid to clients in R-Broker as well as update the internal website for financial consultants
• Assist with year-end audit confirmation process

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Good understanding of the financial services industry
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices

• College diploma or university degree in Business Administration

• Good technical expertise with various software packages - proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows including Excel, Word, and MS Outlook

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Client service, business acumen and good problem solving skills

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

• Team player with ability to work autonomously
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bilingualism is an asset
• A proven commitment to achieving results and meeting tight deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Ottawa

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.