Financial Analyst- Bank of candidates

UKG Organic; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will actively participate in month-end and year-end processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with accounting standards. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you conduct financial analyses and explain budget discrepancies. This position offers the opportunity to optimize financial reporting systems and improve documentation processes, all while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting or corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end and year-end processes including reconciliations and budgets.
• Conduct monthly financial analyses and create performance reports.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Client Orientation

Team Spirit

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA title or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Accounting

• Actively participate in the month-end and year-end processes (i.e., journal entries, reconciliations, forecasts, budgets, etc.)
• Ensure data integrity and that results are reported under current accounting standards

Financial Analysis

• Conduct monthly financial analyses of revenue and expenses
• Explain budget discrepancies and forecast differences
• Create and analyze reports, dashboards, and financial models to monitor performance

Controls, Processes, and Systems

• Follow internal financial processes and ensure accounting standards are applied
• Participate in system optimization to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting (e.g., developing new processes, tools, and models)
• Improve documentation of financial processes

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Has or is in the process of obtaining a CPA title or equivalent

Experience

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in accounting or corporate finance

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical abilities and critical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Client orientation
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (mainly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP (asset)