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.