Senior Financial Statements Advisor

Banque Nationale du Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Financial Statement Advisor in the Fund Accounting sector. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, participating in audits, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the client experience. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in finance, a degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including health and wellness programs

Employee share ownership

Assistance programs

Community involvement opportunities

On-the-job learning and training

Mentoring and internal career events

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience.
• Experience with auditing financial statements.
• Knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Applying accounting and regulatory standards, including IFRS.
• Verifying accuracy of financial statement data based on investment strategies.
• Participating in annual audits for mutual funds and ETFs.

Skills

Analytical

Auditing

Communication

Critical Thinking

Finance

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Accounting

Initiative

Learning Agility

Prioritization

Relationship Management

Rigor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Area of Interest : Finance and accounting

A career as a Senior Financial Statement Advisor in the Fund Accounting sector at Operations at National Bank involves contributing to various deliverables by collaborating with your team. Your accounting and auditing knowledge, experience with mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and your dedication to diligence and partnership will positively impact the client experience in this complex sector. The Fund Accounting sector is responsible for calculating unit prices for investment funds, distributions, and producing financial statements and tax returns.

Your job responsibilities include :

• Applying accounting and regulatory standards, including IFRS, accurately
• Verifying the accuracy of data and notes to financial statements based on investment strategies
• Participating in annual audits for mutual funds and ETFs
• Analyzing impacts of new products or changes on operations and financial reporting
• Identifying and analyzing partner / client needs to facilitate decision-making through recommendations
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing specialized advice to stakeholders
• Contributing to team development by sharing knowledge and maintaining documentation

Your team

You will be part of a 15-member team within the Financial Statements sector, reporting to the Financial Statements Manager. Our team specializes in mutual fund accounting, producing audited semi-annual and annual financial statements, and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Prerequisites include :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years of relevant experience
• Experience analyzing notes and auditing financial statements
• Knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, and IFRS standards
• Excellent communication, time management, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and discipline

Skills required :

Analytical, auditing, communication, critical thinking, finance, financial statements, problem-solving, stakeholder management, teamwork, accounting, initiative, learning agility, prioritization, relationship management, rigor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer flexible benefits including health and wellness programs, employee share ownership, assistance programs, banking services, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Our work environment emphasizes collaboration, continuous feedback, and employee well-being, fostering a positive experience for all staff.

As a human-scale bank, we value courage, entrepreneurship, and passion for our people. Our mission is to positively impact lives, guided by our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment. We are committed to inclusivity and accessibility, welcoming all candidates and providing accommodations during the recruitment process.

We offer various pathways for growth, including on-the-job learning, training, mentoring, and internal career events.

Diversity and inclusion

We celebrate individual differences and foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique qualities are valued. We encourage all candidates to apply.

Sign up for updates on career opportunities and events, and complete your profile for personalized job alerts.