Financial Analyst

KPMG LLP Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Vaughan is seeking a Financial Analyst to support their Audit and Geographical Enablement operations. Key responsibilities include delivering reports, overseeing balances, and preparing expense analyses. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in accounting, strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with tools like Hyperion or SAP. KPMG fosters an inclusive environment and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Able to work independently and handle competing priorities.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standard reports to group leaders and others as requested.
• Prepare, analyze, and record various monthly journal entries.
• Oversite of WIP and AR balances through regular review.
• Prepare various expense analysis and report on variances.
• Participate in the preparation and analysis of forecasts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Post-Secondary education in accounting

Tools

Hyperion

HANA

SAP

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Ontario & Atlantic Audit and Geographical Enablement controller.

What you will do

• Deliver standard reports to group leaders and others as requested, including monthly KPI’s.
• Prepare, analyze, and record various monthly journal entries.
• Oversite of WIP and AR balances through regular review; interpretation of reports, communicate findings, drive, and oversee clean up.
• Prepare various expense analysis and report on variances against plan, forecast and last year.
• Developing reports using EPM to assist in the analysis of financial results as requested.
• Participate in the preparation and analysis of forecasts and utilization data.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial budgets.
• Prepare ad‑hoc analysis as requested.

What you bring to the role

• Post-Secondary education in accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Strong analytical skills including being able to identify key drivers of variances.
• Advanced Excel skills, including knowledge of pivot‑tables and graphs.
• Good working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Able to work independently and to handle competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Hyperion, HANA, and SAP is an asset you bring to the role to be successful.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778.