Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting (12-Month Contract)

Engage Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for their financial reporting team on a one-year contract. The role offers the chance to enhance professional skills and contribute to a transforming business, emphasizing creativity and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or insurance industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency with IFRS, especially IFRS 17.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Financial Reporting team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in accounting, business, or mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

This range is provided by Engage Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$45.00 / hr - CA$55.00 / hr

Direct message the job poster from Engage Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst of Financial Reporting to join our busy financial reporting team on a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension / permanency.

Why pursue this opportunity

Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Have your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in quarterly and annual financial close processes relating to the accounting and associated financial statement disclosures
• Assist in the preparation of external IFRS and GAAP financial statements
• Prepare or review monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations for various GL accounts. Identify imbalances and pursue resolution with line of business teams
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of period end journal entries in support of the financial close process.
• Act as a subject matter expert for other members of the Financial Reporting team and line of business teams for routine transaction activity.
• Research, recommend and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness of internal controls within the area
• Research, recommend and implement solutions for complex new and existing transactional accounting issues and disclosure requirements
• Prepare or review reports and complete surveys for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare financial information, regulatory reports and reports to senior management
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support audit requests
• Provide back up to team as required
• Participate in projects as assigned

Qualifications :

• Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, business and mathematics
• Experience in the financial services / insurance industry preferred
• Experience with RiskIntegrity software is an asset
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and database software, with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerBI competency strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency with IFRS, including IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts, investment accounting, fund accounting and reporting
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well-developed analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to think logically and solve problems
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to conduct research and analysis

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Insurance

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