SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst I provides standard transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle, can communicate with concerned parties pertaining to transactions and provides support/input for analysis.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting
- Provides standard transactional support for a process within an Accounting cycle or client account / product line
- Ability to complete and resolve assigned basic account reconciliations independently.
- Identifies issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting.
Accounting Policy
- Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported
Audit Support and Controls
- Basic understanding of audit and internal control requirements
- Maintains accurate and complete records for audits
- Gathers audit support data upon request
Financial Systems
- Entry level knowledge of current accounting systems
- Proficient with MS Office suite of software including Excel
- Basic understanding of the interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported
- Able to work with IT and operational teams on basic system setups
Planning/Forecasting
- Simple data extracts to support the preparation of forecasts
- Provides relevant trending analysis to support the preparation of forecasts
Analysis
- Responds to internal requests for ad hoc analysis with guidance from senior team members
Reporting
- Support preparation of internal reports
- Support preparation of labour and payroll related reports
- Provides support/input into basic business cases
Scope/Complexity
- Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios
- With standard transactions
Interaction with Concerned parties
- Some Concerned parties interaction with transactional level data
- Generate routine transactional data to support operational decision making
Financial Management/Contract Interpretation
- Awareness of financial obligations of portfolio
- Supports delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity
Process Adherence / Implementation
- Understand basic business processes, ensures compliance and appropriate documentation
Problem Solving
- Identification of basic issues or discrepancies
Technical and Business Knowledge
- Has demonstrated a curiosity for the industry and business which they support.
- Has made initial connections with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience.
- Ability to prepare month end journal entries to support proper transaction reporting
- Basic understanding of the interactions between sub ledger and general ledger
- Understanding of audit requirements
- Ability to identify issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting
- Ability to communicate processes and procedures within the team and to internal customers
- Ability to prepare basic memos and provide basic variance explanations.
Entry level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
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Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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