Financial Analyst - 16 Month Contract

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Business Enablement Services team. You will prepare financial reports, investigate variances, and provide analytical support to various internal partners. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and over 3 years of relevant experience, with advanced Excel skills being crucial for this role. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience.
• Robust knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses and reports for assigned groups.
• Act as a resource and advisor providing financial analysis.
• Assist in month end close.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Hyperion

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.

Reporting to the Controller, Business Enablement Services, the Financial Analyst is responsible for processing accounting transactions and analyzing data in support of our Business Enablement Services function – Finance and its client groups.

What you will do

• Prepare detailed analyses and reports for assigned groups. Investigate identified variances
• Act as a resource and advisor; providing financial analysis and working with internal business partners to meet their objectives and achieving results within approved budgets
• Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries
• Allocate administrative expenses to various cost centres on monthly basis
• Prepare monthly billings
• Pull invoice backup to support or reconcile monthly transactions
• Liaise with Accounts Payable, Procurement and various client groups to follow up on time-sensitive queries
• Assist in month end close
• Ad-hoc projects or analysis as required

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
• 3+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience
• Robust knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, financial statements
• Strong customer focus, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the firm
• Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
• Very strong attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of pivot-tables
• Knowledge of Hyperion and SAP is a plus
• Good working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word

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.