Finance Analyst - Financial Reporting and Policy

Vaco LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco seeks a Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting and Policy for a 6-month engagement, with potential extension, in the Greater Toronto Area. You will prepare year-end reports, interpret IFRS requirements, and act as a policy adviser to finance and business stakeholders.

The role emphasizes IFRS, ICFR, and strong Excel/Power BI capabilities, with SAP S/4HANA/Fiori considered a plus, and collaboration across audit and management teams.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA preferred) and IFRS/IAS knowledge.
• Experience with external reporting under IFRS in a retail context.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Power BI familiarity.
• Experience researching accounting issues and preparing memoranda and policy documents.
• Strong ICFR understanding and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and analyses for year-end audit and stakeholders.
• Interpret IFRS requirements for complex transactions.
• Advise on IFRS policy and provide memoranda.
• Coordinate internal and external year-end audits.
• Support close cycles and provide insights for senior management.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting projects.

Skills

IFRS/IAS knowledge

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation (CA preferred)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for a Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting and Policy for 6 months with potential to extend.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare reports, analysis and information required by various stakeholder including the Company’s business partners, internal auditors and the Provincial auditors for the year end audit.
• Research, interpret, and apply IFRS requirements to complex accounting transactions and emerging business initiatives.
• Act as an internal accounting policy advisor, providing IFRS guidance and advisory services to finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and recommendations for management related to significant accounting matters.
• Assess the impact of new and amended accounting standards and support implementation initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate and support internal and external year-end audit activities, including responding to audit inquiries and documenting accounting positions.
• Support period-end, quarterly, year-end close and reporting cycles, including journal entries, variance analysis and meaningful financial insights for senior management.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives related to financial reporting, technical accounting, and finance transformation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Chartered Professional Accounting designation and CA are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with and applying IFRS/IASs.
• External reporting experience in Retail field area, with the ability to draft external financial statement in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Experience researching accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, and policy documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, with strong working knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Fiori considered strong assets.
• Strong Financial modelling skills and knowledge working with financial reporting systems, in support of periodic commentary and presentation for management decision support.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Ability to handle many tasks and competing priorities with proficiency to employ financial analysis, reporting techniques and always be best in class.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proven track record to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and build and sustain business relationships.

Pay Rate

$40.00 / Hour

Benefits

• discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.