Finance Analyst - Financial Reporting and Policy

Our client is looking for a Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting and Policy for 6 months with potential to extend.
RESPONSIBILITIES   Prepare reports, analysis and information required by various stakeholder including the Company’s business partners, internal auditors and the Provincial auditors for the year end audit.
Research, interpret, and apply IFRS requirements to complex accounting transactions and emerging business initiatives.
Act as an internal accounting policy advisor, providing IFRS guidance and advisory services to finance and business stakeholders.
Prepare technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and recommendations for management related to significant accounting matters.
Assess the impact of new and amended accounting standards and support implementation initiatives across the organization.
Coordinate and support internal and external year-end audit activities, including responding to audit inquiries and documenting accounting positions.
Support period-end, quarterly, year-end close and reporting cycles, including journal entries, variance analysis and meaningful financial insights for senior management.
Assist with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives related to financial reporting, technical accounting, and finance transformation.
REQUIREMENTS   Chartered Professional Accounting designation and CA are preferred.
Demonstrated experience in dealing with and applying IFRS/IASs.
External reporting experience in Retail field area, with the ability to draft external financial statement in accordance with IFRS standards.
Experience researching accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, and policy documentation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, with strong working knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Fiori considered strong assets.
Strong Financial modelling skills and knowledge working with financial reporting systems, in support of periodic commentary and presentation for management decision support.
Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
Ability to handle many tasks and competing priorities with proficiency to employ financial analysis, reporting techniques and always be best in class.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proven track record to effectively work in a team environment.
Ability to quickly adapt to change and build and sustain business relationships.
Pay Rate  $40.00 / Hour
Benefits   discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.