Senior Financial Analyst
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Financial Analyst. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and supporting continuous month-end processes.
Pay rate range (CAD): $57.97/hr – $69.57/hr
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute the monthly and quarterly closing processes, including reviewing journal entries and financial results to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial reports, ensuring data integrity across the ledger.
- Oversee the completion of month-end reconciliation activities, supporting the team with ad-hoc requests and project initiatives.
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports, analyses, and variance explanations to stakeholders.
- Support the review and enforcement of finance-owned SOX controls, including suspense accounts, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, streamlining operational workflows to enhance control efficiency and automation.
- Collaborate with team members and business partners to ensure seamless communication and accurate financial data reporting.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to financial systems and reporting tools.
Desired Skill-Set
- 5+ years of experience within financial services or similar environment, with strong knowledge of financial and management accounting.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, VBA, and macros, with ability to manage large data volumes and perform complex data analysis.
- Experience investigating accounting discrepancies and understanding of financial processes.
- Knowledge of Oracle Peoplesoft, BI tools, and general ledger applications (SAP, Oracle) is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, with high accuracy in data management.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional accreditation (CPA, CFA or similar) in progress or completed is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience with lending products, terms, interest calculations, and related fees.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
- Familiarity with ACBS or similar lending systems.
- Additional certifications or training that enhance financial reporting and analysis capabilities.
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