Accountant III

Job Description
Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking. Robertson is seeking a skilled Accountant III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Job Details
Contract Period: 15 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate:
Starting from $30 per hour

Location:

Toronto, ON
Location Type:
Hybrid
Business

Hours:

Monday-Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

Acting as the primary APA contact for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL

Act as a subject matter expert on ECL, revenue, operating segments and other US Retail related accounting issues

Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units

Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes

Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials

Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures

Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials

Managing and developing strong working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks)

Assist in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of bank-wide accounting policies

Qualifications

Post secondary – business or accounting degree required

5 years of CPA, CA background

5 years of researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS experience

MS Suite – Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

5 years of stakeholder management experience

5 years of familiarity with financial statements (external reports)

3 years of experience with ECL

Big 4 accounting firms (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PWC)

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

EEO Statement
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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