Financial Analyst

Kia Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized lunches

On-site gym

RRSP matching

Flexible schedules

Vehicle programs

Tuition reimbursement

Dress code

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Job summary

Kia Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to deliver timely, accurate financial information by researching accounting data and preparing reports. The analyst will analyze G/L accounts and assist in coordinating monthly closing processes and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting with 3–4 years in accounting or FP&A, strong IFRS knowledge, Excel expertise, and SAP familiarity; accounting designation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting preferred.
• At least 3–4 years of accounting or financial planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial analysis techniques.
• Solid understanding of financial closing processes and GL flows.
• Attention to detail with advanced MS Office skills.
• Pursuing accounting designation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely analysis of monthly financial results to management to support month and quarter ends.
• Support annual budgets development, prepare monthly forecasts, and conduct monthly variance analysis.
• Review and analyze financial accruals and make adjustments as necessary.
• Assist with monthly Incentive planning financial analysis.
• Coordinate cross-department reconciliation and validation of Incentives payments.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.
• Participate in establishing/improving accounting processes to ensure best practices.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and perform other duties as requested.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, and/or Accounting

Pursuing accounting designation would be an asset

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing management with useful and accurate financial information on a timely basis by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. The Financial Analyst will conduct financial analysis and analyze G/L accounts. The incumbent will also be expected to assist in the coordination of monthly closing processes and process improvements.

• Provide timely and accurate analysis of monthly financial results to management team to support month and quarter end processes.
• Support annual financial budgets development, prepare monthly financial forecasts, and conduct monthly budget variance analysis.
• Review and analyze financial accruals and make adjustments as necessary.
• Assist with monthly Incentive planning financial analysis.
• Cross department coordination for reconciliation and validation of Incentives payment.
• Assist with quarterly review and annual audit process.
• Participate in establishing/improving accounting processes to ensure best practices in place.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and perform other duties as requested.

Kia Canada

General Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing management with useful and accurate financial information on a timely basis by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. The Financial Analyst will conduct financial analysis and analyze G/L accounts. The incumbent will also be expected to assist in the coordination of monthly closing processes and process improvements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate analysis of monthly financial results to management team to support month and quarter end processes.
• Support annual financial budgets development, prepare monthly financial forecasts, and conduct monthly budget variance analysis.
• Review and analyze financial accruals and make adjustments as necessary.
• Assist with monthly Incentive planning financial analysis.
• Cross department coordination for reconciliation and validation of Incentives payment.
• Assist with quarterly review and annual audit process.
• Participate in establishing/improving accounting processes to ensure best practices in place.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and perform other duties as requested.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, and\/or Accounting is preferred
• At least 3-4 years of experience in accounting and or financial planning role
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and financial analysis techniques
• Solid understanding of financial closing processes including financial transaction flows from the source to the general ledger
• Attention to detail with advanced MS office skills
• Pursuing accounting designation would be an asset
• Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Salary range: $60,000 - $82,501

Why Kia?

• We operate as a lean and agile team, recognizing the value of each individual's contributions.
• Experience the excitement of a fast-paced and growing organization.
• Gain exposure and a deeper understanding of your function and the business.
• Benefit from employee development and educational offerings.
• Join a workplace that fosters a sense of belonging and family.
• Be a part of the team behind AJAC's Best Car of the Year award.

Perks And Benefits

• Subsidized on-site company catered lunches and a hot beverage program.
• Employer-paid company health benefits, spending allowance, and RRSP matching program.
• Flexible work schedules and summer hours.
• Vehicle programs.
• Employee development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• SMART Casual Dress code.
• Employee lease and car purchase discounts; Friends of Kia discounts.
• On-site gym, ping-pong, basketball, and badminton court.
• Other company-provided perks.