Financial Analyst I

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

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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