Financial Reporting Analyst – Consolidation and Disclosure Support

HR Service Jobs; Fernie; Hybrid; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Professional development support

Hybrid/remote options

Zusammenfassung

HR Service Jobs is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst – Consolidation and Disclosure Support to bolster consolidation, external reporting, and disclosure preparation across multiple entities.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to improve reporting quality and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and reporting structures.
• Experience with consolidation, intercompany processes, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP and regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/financial reporting tools.

Aufgaben

• Assist with consolidating financial statements and packages from multiple entities.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow schedules for reporting.
• Support note disclosures, policy documentation, and supplementary materials.
• Review intercompany balances, investigate differences, and support eliminations.
• Analyze general ledger balances, trial balances, and journal entries.
• Perform variance analysis and explain material fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and policies.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close processes and deadlines.
• Validate data quality and support audit needs with documentation.

Kenntnisse

Financial reporting

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Intercompany reconciliation

Excel proficient

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

HR Service Jobs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Reporting Analyst – Consolidation and Disclosure Support to support financial consolidation, external reporting, and disclosure preparation activities. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial information used for management reporting, statutory filings, and other financial disclosures.

This position involves working closely with finance, accounting, and business teams to consolidate financial data from multiple entities, review account balances, investigate discrepancies, and prepare supporting schedules for financial statements. The analyst will help maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and data analysis. They should be comfortable working with large financial datasets, meeting reporting deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reporting quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Consolidation: Assist with consolidating financial statements and reporting packages from multiple business units, subsidiaries, or legal entities.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules for periodic reporting.
• Disclosure Support: Assist in preparing financial statement notes, disclosure schedules, accounting policy documentation, and supplementary reporting materials.
• Intercompany Reconciliation: Review intercompany balances and transactions, investigate differences, and support the elimination of intercompany transactions during consolidation.
• General Ledger Review: Analyze general ledger balances, trial balances, journal entries, and account reconciliations to identify inconsistencies and unusual movements.
• Variance Analysis: Compare actual financial results with prior periods, budgets, forecasts, and expectations, providing explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Accounting Compliance: Support the application of relevant accounting standards, including IFRS or US GAAP, as applicable to the organization.
• Month‑End and Year‑End Close: Coordinate reporting inputs, validate financial data, and assist with closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Data Validation: Verify the completeness and accuracy of financial information received from reporting entities before consolidation.
• Audit Assistance: Prepare supporting documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and explanations for internal and external auditors.
• Reporting Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows, strengthen data controls, and reduce manual processing.
• Internal Controls: Follow established financial reporting policies, approval procedures, documentation standards, and control requirements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A, and other finance teams to resolve reporting issues and obtain required information.
• Documentation Management: Maintain organized records of consolidation adjustments, reporting assumptions, reconciliations, and disclosure support.
• Deadline Management: Prioritize multiple reporting activities and deliver accurate outputs within established monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and financial statement structures.
• Knowledge of financial consolidation, intercompany accounting, and account reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards, such as IFRS or US GAAP, depending on the organizations reporting framework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and financial data analysis.
• Experience using accounting systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, or financial reporting software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate the underlying causes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for explaining financial results and coordinating reporting requirements.
• Ability to organize financial documentation and manage competing deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data integrity, and financial reporting controls.
• A proactive approach to identifying errors, resolving issues, and improving reporting processes.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or progress toward a relevant qualification would be an advantage.

Experience

• Preferred experience: Approximately 2–5 years in financial reporting, financial accounting, consolidation, audit, or a related finance function.
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
• Practical exposure to month‑end, quarter‑end, or year‑end closing activities.
• Experience handling financial information from multiple departments, business units, or legal entities.
• Familiarity with intercompany reconciliations, consolidation adjustments, and disclosure preparation.
• Experience working with ERP systems or financial reporting platforms is desirable.
• Candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and relevant internships may be considered for junior‑level opportunities, depending on business requirements.
• The level of responsibility and experience required may vary according to the reporting structure and complexity of the organization.

Working Hours

Employment type: Full‑time.

Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, based on the organizations standard business hours.

Working hours: Generally 8 hours per day, excluding breaks, subject to company policy.

Work arrangement: On‑site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the position and organizational requirements.

Reporting periods: Additional flexibility may be required during month‑end, quarter‑end, year‑end, and audit periods.

Time zone requirements: Candidates may need to coordinate with finance teams in different regions.

Schedule flexibility: Occasional adjustments may be necessary to meet statutory reporting deadlines and business priorities.

The final working schedule, location, and employment terms will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Financial and Accounting Knowledge

• Understanding of the accounting cycle, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of financial statements and the relationship between assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses, and cash flows.
• Understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany eliminations, and reporting adjustments.
• Awareness of financial statement disclosure requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Ability to interpret financial data and identify unusual transactions or reporting trends.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills for organizing, analyzing, and validating financial data.
• Ability to work with ERP and accounting systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and consolidation systems is beneficial.
• Ability to prepare structured reports, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit documentation.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization or reporting tools, such as Power BI, is an advantage.

Analytical Abilities

• Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform variance analysis and identify patterns in financial performance.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of reporting information.
• Apply sound judgment when reviewing complex transactions and accounting entries.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with accounting teams, management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Explain financial movements and reporting issues clearly.
• Request and follow up on missing information professionally.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple functions and locations.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Integrity and respect for confidential financial information.
• Accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of assigned work.
• Adaptability when priorities or reporting requirements change.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new systems and procedures.

Benefits

HR Service Jobs aims to connect suitable candidates with opportunities that support professional development and long‑term career growth. Depending on the employer, role, and employment agreement, potential benefits may include:

• Competitive salary aligned with qualifications, experience, and market conditions.
• Health insurance or medical coverage, where provided.
• Paid annual leave and applicable public holidays.
• Retirement or pension contributions, where applicable.
• Professional development and accounting certification support.
• Training in financial reporting systems, consolidation tools, and accounting standards.
• Opportunities to work with experienced finance and accounting professionals.
• Exposure to complex financial reporting processes and multi‑entity operations.
• Opportunities to participate in reporting automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Potential hybrid or remote working arrangements, where the position permits.
• Performance‑based incentives, subject to company policy and eligibility.
• Specific benefits, compensation, and eligibility requirements will be confirmed by the hiring employer during the selection process.

Why Join HR Service Jobs?

Joining an opportunity advertised through HR Service Jobs can be a valuable step for professionals looking to strengthen their expertise in financial reporting and corporate accounting.

This role offers the opportunity to develop practical experience in financial consolidation, disclosure preparation, reconciliation, and compliance‑related activities. It is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with financial data, solving accounting problems, and contributing to accurate and reliable financial information.

Reasons to consider this opportunity include:

• Professional Growth: Build specialized expertise in financial consolidation and reporting.
• Valuable Industry Exposure: Develop experience with financial statements, reporting controls, and disclosure requirements.
• Technical Development: Strengthen Excel, ERP, reconciliation, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Career Advancement: Prepare for future roles such as Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, Consolidation Specialist, Reporting Manager, or Financial Controller.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with accounting and finance professionals to resolve complex reporting challenges.
• Continuous Learning: Improve knowledge of accounting standards, reporting processes, and financial systems.
• Meaningful Contribution: Help ensure financial information is accurate, consistent, transparent, and ready for review.

HR Service Jobs encourages candidates who demonstrate professionalism, analytical thinking, and a commitment to financial accuracy to explore this opportunity.