Corporate Accounting Process Improvement Leader

Job description
Overview:

Our team is looking for a driver and analytical individual to join our team as a Process Improvement Leader. The PI Leader participates in all aspects of the Company’s corporate accounting function. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural constraints and works under the supervision of their Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of assigned period end journal entries in support of the financial close process.
• Prepare / review monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations (including bank reconciliations) for various GL accounts. Identify imbalances and pursue resolution with line of business teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for other members of the Corporate Accounting team and line of business teams for routine complex transaction activity.
• Research, recommend and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness of internal controls within the Corporate Accounting area.
• Research, recommend and implement solutions for any assigned complex accounting issues.
• Work with the Financial Reporting team on preparation of accounting memos as requested from time to time.
• Lead the team in conducting and / or coordinating functional and user acceptance testing for line of business projects that impact the accounting system.
• Prepare assigned financial information and reports for regulatory filings and senior management.
• Provide back up to team as required.
• Coordinate and provide support to the team for any audit related requests.
• Provide support on any process improvement initiatives within the purview of Corporate Accounting.
• Participate in projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
• CPA designation
• Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, business and mathematics
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting firm preferred
• Experience in the financial services/insurance industry
• Experience working in entities reporting within the IFRS framework
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and database software, with advanced Microsoft Excel competency
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Well-developed analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced and deadline driven work environment
• Ability to think logically and solve problems
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to conduct research and analysis
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Experience working on data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, etc. would be considered an asset Read more