Finance Accountant, Co-op

North Horizon Holdings Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian family office seeks a junior accountant Co-op in Toronto. This role offers access to full accounting cycles and hands-on experience in financial analysis and reporting. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop critical skills in bookkeeping, documentation, and financial performance analysis while contributing to impactful projects.

Benefits

Practical experience on real projects

Guidance by experienced professionals

Networking opportunities across departments

Dynamic and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced MS Office and excellent Excel skills desirable.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full accounting cycle, including posting journal entries.
• Track banking records and reconciliations for various investments.
• Collaborate with the team to prepare relevant documentation and reports monthly.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

VBA

Python

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Education

3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting

Finance related fields

Job description

North Horizon is a Canadian Family Office with a global investment footprint. As a family office, we are dedicated to investing in people and innovative ideas that positively impact our communities, fostering lasting change for generations to come.

About the role: The junior accountant Co-op will have opportunities to expose tofull accounting cycle and assist the senior financial analyst on recording business transactions and analyzing business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: bookkeeping, compilation, and audit
• Summarize current financial status by collaborating with the team and preparing relevant documentations and reports in a monthly manner
• Assist in all functions of monthly closing, not limited to preparing, posting journal entries
• Assist with tracking banking records and reconciliations with high standard documentation related to various investments, including Hedge Fund, PE, Securities, Bonds, etc.
• Assist with data automation project on reconciliation, finance close and reporting, and any ad-hoc projects as required

What you need to succeed

Skills Required:

• 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or any other Finance related fields
• Advanced MS Office and excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge of Excel - VBA or Python language is an asset
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
• Being fluent in both English and Chinese is considered as an asset.

What’s in it for you?

At North Horizon, we are committed to building a great culture that cares, nurtures, and values every individual who works here. You will:

·Work on real projects that directly impact the company and gain practical experience in your field of interest

·Benefit from guidance by experienced professionals who are eager to support your development and help you build valuable industry knowledge

·Connect with professionals across various departments, gaining exposure to a broad network of contacts that can help shape your career path

·Work with dynamic high performing team who thrive on the challenge to reach their highest potential just like you

·Work in a dynamic, forward-thinking company where creativity and new ideas are encouraged and supported