Junior Accountant, Coop/Intern

North Horizon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

North Horizon Holdings Inc. is a Canadian institutional investor seeking a Junior Accountant Co‑op to participate in the full accounting cycle and assist the senior financial analyst with transactions and performance analysis.

The role offers exposure to bookkeeping, monthly closings, and investment reconciliations across Hedge Funds, PE, and securities. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, deadline-driven mindset are essential; English and Chinese bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or Finance related fields.
• Advanced MS Office and excellent Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Excel - VBA or Python language is an asset.
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects.
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Bilingual English and Chinese is an asset.
• Available to begin by January 4, 2027, for ~8 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in bookkeeping, compilation, and audit.
• Summarize current financial status by collaborating with the team and preparing reports monthly.
• Assist in all monthly close functions, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Assist with tracking banking records and reconciliations with documentation for investments (Hedge Funds, PE, Securities, Bonds).
• Assist with data automation projects on reconciliation, finance close, and reporting, plus ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounting major

Advanced Excel

MS Office

VBA/Python (Excel)

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Written communications

English & Chinese (Bilingual)

Education

Accounting/Finance student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

North Horizon Holdings Inc. is a Canadian institutional investor with a global investment footprint. We are value-oriented investors in public markets, private equity, and real estate.

About the role: The junior accountant Co-op will have opportunities to expose to full accounting cycle and assist the senior financial analyst on recording business transactions and analyzing business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: bookkeeping, compilation, and audit
• Summarize current financial status by collaborating with the team and preparing relevant documentations and reports in a monthly manner
• Assist in all functions of monthly closing, not limited to preparing, posting journal entries
• Assist with tracking banking records and reconciliations with high standard documentation related to various investments, including Hedge Fund, PE, Securities, Bonds, etc.
• Assist with data automation project on reconciliation, finance close and reporting, and any ad-hoc projects as required

What you need to succeed

Must-haves

• 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or any other Finance related fields
• Advanced MS Office and excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge of Excel - VBA or Python language is an asset
• Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
• Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
• Being fluent in both English and Chinese is considered as an asset.
• Available to begin by January 4, 2027, with an expected commitment of approximately 8 months

Note: This posting is for an existing job vacancy. Some steps in the resume screening process may use AI-assisted tools to help identify qualified candidates. All applications will be reviewed fairly and in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

What's in it for you?

At North Horizon, we are committed to building a great culture that cares, nurtures and values every individual who works here. Below are some of the highlights of what we offer. As a North Horizon employee, you will:

• Have a direct line of sight to the high-level workings of all deals (including but not limited legal, accounting and others).
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity
• Be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best
• Be provided opportunities to learn continuously and develop professionally
• Work with dynamic high performing team who thrive on the challenge to reach their highest potential just like you
• Be a part of an inclusive culture where your ideas and advice are heard and valued.