Senior Analyst, Loan Accounting

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• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... 

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Analyst, Loan Accounting, contributes to the production of financial information related to the loan portfolio and indirect initiatives. He/she prepares journal entries, daily, monthly and quarterly analyses, reports and notes to the financial statements. He/she ensures the accuracy, integrity and quality of the data while resolving variances.

He/she must have strong analytical skills and be able to process large volumes of data, demonstrate rigour, judgment and autonomy, and establish effective collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to various loan operations, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with rigour and within tight deadlines.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations to ensure that the various systems are aligned, then analyze and promptly resolve any variances identified.
• Play a key role in the Co-Lending Program and act as the main point of contact to ensure the timely transmission of accurate and consistent information from financial institutions.
• Prepare notes to the quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as key highlights intended for the MD&A on indirect initiatives, within tight deadlines. Ensure the reliability of the financial information produced and its compliance with IFRS.
• Produce the quarterly analytical review.
• Prepare monthly reports for various internal clients to support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reports for external partners, with a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare responses to requests from Government Relations and Statistics Canada.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements to operational processes using AI tools to increase efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain and evolve rigorous documentation as well as robust loan accounting processes, and recommend improvements as needed.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal clients regarding loan accounting treatments and processes.
• ·Respond to requests from internal and external auditors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• CPA designation
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis or a similar role
• Experience in a financial institution is an asset
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI and artificial intelligence tools is an asset
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices  
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, autonomy and attention to detail 
• Ability to organize and interpret data to produce information that is clear, reliable and useful for decision-making
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, SQL and Power BI
• Ability to learn new financial systems and willingness to adopt AI and automation solutions
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent administrative skills and strong organizational sense 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both official languages

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While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.