Financial Analyst

The role will focus on assisting with accounting and finance activities for the division. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, someone that can innovate, inspire, collaborate, and excels in a fast pace environment.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work and wants to make an impact in their career; someone who understands business, people, and systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee/assist in the daily accounting and finance activities for the organization
  • Assisting with month-end close activities; accounting for all business transactions with journal entries, updating financial statements, preparing monthly financial reports, processing accounts payable.       
  • Assist in the monthly reporting and analysis of financial results including detailed variance review of the month’s operational results, review/preparation banking transactions and reconciliations, and review/preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations (including leases, ARO etc.)     
  • Assist with the interim audit and year-end audit – preparing audit schedules, providing information at auditor’s request, providing explanation for variances, etc.
  • Provide support and financial assistance in an efficient and timely manner to various stakeholders.
  • Assist with the workloads of other members of the Finance team, when needed.
  • Preparation of ad-hoc financial information. 

Qualifications/Competencies

The individual in this role will have:

  • 5 years’ experience in a related role or professional designation
  • A completed diploma or degree in finance or accounting, or related field
  • Professional Designation is considered a strong asset but not a requirement
  • Dynamics AX 2012 or D365 experience is a strong asset but not a requirement
  • Accurate and detail oriented; Ability to take initiative, be assertive in completing tasks, be flexible to handle a variety of activities concurrently
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Advanced Excel skills

The following are considered assets in this role:

  • Previous experience in a public accounting role
  • Advanced technological/analytical skills with great attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new computer systems is essential
  • Ability to work over-time during peak periods of the year