Salary Mid-Point: $75,000
Location: Toronto ON
Job Type: Permanent
Our client, a big 5 bank, is looking to hire an experienced Legal Entity Accountant to join their finance team. This role will focus on managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for legal entities within the organization. The successful Legal Entity Accountant will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

***Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office per week

The Key Responsibilities include the following; 
  • Oversee and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for legal entities
  • Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
  • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in audits, including providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Analyze and explain variances in financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
  • Maintain and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
To be considered for this role, our client is looking for someone with the following skills/qualifications;
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or legal entity management
  • CPA designation, or enrolled in the program
  • Strong knowledge of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for a public Financial Institution
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications include the following; 
  • CPA designation or equivalent certification
  • Experience working in a financial institution or similar highly regulated environment
If you have the skills required to be successful in this role and you would like to learn more, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to Anojiha Kirupananthan at anojiha@ifgpr.com.  

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