Financial Analyst- Bank of candidates

UKG Organic; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic firm in Montreal is seeking an Accounting professional to participate in financial processes and analysis. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 1 to 3 years of experience in corporate finance, and is bilingual in French and English. This role involves ensuring data integrity and optimizing financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in accounting or corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical abilities and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end and year-end processes.
• Conduct monthly financial analyses of revenue and expenses.
• Follow internal financial processes to ensure standards.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Critical thinking

Bilingual (French and English)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Client orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA title or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Accounting

• Actively participate in the month-end and year-end processes (i.e., journal entries, reconciliations, forecasts, budgets, etc.)
• Ensure data integrity and that results are reported under current accounting standards

Financial Analysis

• Conduct monthly financial analyses of revenue and expenses
• Explain budget discrepancies and forecast differences
• Create and analyze reports, dashboards, and financial models to monitor performance

Controls, Processes, and Systems

• Follow internal financial processes and ensure accounting standards are applied
• Participate in system optimization to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting (e.g., developing new processes, tools, and models)
• Improve documentation of financial processes

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Has or is in the process of obtaining a CPA title or equivalent

Experience

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in accounting or corporate finance

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical abilities and critical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Client orientation
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (mainly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP (asset)