Financial Analyst

Description and Requirements

Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in office Location: Toronto, ON Contract: 6 months - potential for extension Salary Range: $32 to $38/hr Our client, global rail transportation and mobility technology company looking to hire for Financial Analyst in Torono office. The Financial Analyst role will handle financial reporting activities. and to extend full support to the Accounting Manager in month end closing activities including the preparation of monthly Finance Package and forecasting and budgeting. The position will also support as part of the shared services team.Key Accountabilities / Key Areas of Responsibility•Active preparation and support to month-end, year-end close and budgeting processes.Preparation and timely submission of OneStream (according to IFRS) as well as preparation and submission of quarterly Financial notes to the statements to the GroupoPreparation and coordination of the monthly internal financial reporting package for Management reviewoSupport in annual MTMP construction processoPerforms Balance Sheet account reconciliations (must provide analytical insight that supports conclusions)•Financial Analysis:oPreparation of monthly Income Statement comparison of Actuals to Budgets (variance analysis)oPreparation of monthly variance analysis of Balance Sheet to budget and forecast (must provide relevant financial information to decision makers)oActively supports the daily, weekly and monthly internal reporting requirements for treasury, regular cash reportingoLiaises with Corporate Central Finance Departments and related financial institutions•Other responsibilities /tasks:oPreparation of ad hoc analysis at the request of managementoDirect and/or participation in special projects at the request of managementoSupports other General Accounting team members as neededoEnsures timely resolution of issuesoDrives initiatives to promote streamlined processes, operational efficiency and enhanced internal controlsoSupports new system implementations (when applicable)oProvides timely Finance support to operational teams as required and facilitates cross-functional communicationKey Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language•Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting•Accounting designation (CPA-CMA, CGA or CA- working towards it )•5+ years’ experience in financial reporting and analysis•Strong English language skillsJob DescriptionCompany Confidential When Completed 2 NORAM Job Description Form 02/2021Preferred QualificationsPreferred attributes for the position, which are not required in the minimum qualifications (e.g., master degree)•Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)•Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions•Very good communication and interpersonal skills•Very Good team working skills•Experience of liaising with external auditors•Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision•Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines