Financial Analyst, External Reporting

Sobeys; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys in Nova Scotia seeks a Financial Analyst, External Reporting to join our Finance team at the Stellarton Corporate Office on King Street. You will prepare interim and annual financial and compliance statements, notes, and roll forward quarterly statements while coordinating with external auditors.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in accounting/finance, a post-secondary degree in business/finance, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• 2+ years Accounting/Finance experience
• Post secondary degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• CPA completion or pursuing preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare the interim and annual financial statements
• Prepare the interim and annual compliance statements
• Prepare legal entity statements
• Prepare note support for all applicable statements
• Roll forward all financial statements each quarter
• Work with external auditors quarterly during reviews and audits
• Collaborate with Finance Shared Services, Tax, Accounting Standards & Policies, Investor Relations and other departments

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Deadline oriented

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Handling sensitive information

Continuous improvement

AI comfort

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

BPC

Workiva

BW

Job description

We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst, External Reporting to join our Finance team.

The position is based out of our Stellarton Corporate Office on King Street.

Here's where you'll be focusing:

• Prepare the interim and annual financial statements;
• Prepare the interim and annual compliance statements;
• Prepare legal entity statements;
• Prepare note support for all applicable statements;
• Roll forward all financial statements each quarter;
• Work with the external auditors quaterly during reviews and audits;
• Collaborate with members of Finance Shared Services, Tax, Accounting Standards & Policies, Investor Relations and other departments where necessary.

What you have to offer:

• 2+ years Accounting/Finance experience;
• Relevant Post Secondary education (Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, etc.);
• Extremely proficient in use of the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate clearly with variety of audiences and levels of management;
• Ability to successfully manage several tasks at one time;
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, and under limited supervision;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with an ability to work within a team environment;
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information and situations involving internal and external customers;
• Continuous improvement mindset;
• Comfortable with the use of AI.

Preferred:

• Completion of or working towards CPA;
• Experience working for a large national company;
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Workiva and BW.