
Sr Accountant
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
- This is a full-time regular role.
- You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.
- Responsible for the execution of accounting functions, including but not limited to: journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis for the FIC business
- Take ownership over the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close. Responsible for producing various financial reports for senior management
- Develop and implement new/enhanced systems and procedures to ensure adequate accounting and control for specific accounting functions.
- Take lead role in preparing schedules and documentation for quarterly reviews and annual external audits
- Prepare IFRS compliant financial statements and stay abreast of developments in the industry impacting financial reporting.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures as well as administering existing policies and procedures
- Document all internal operating and control procedures
- Monitor key performance indicators and the impact of accounting issues on the business
- Participate in the development and completion of special and/or ad-hoc projects as assigned
- Working towards or completion of a Professional accounting designation (CPA) required.
- College degree with a focus on accounting preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with progressively more advanced accounting, financial analysis and operations work required.
- Thorough understanding of IFRS and financial statement generation including disclosures
- Experience in Financial Industry is a strong asset
- Hard-working, can-do attitude and the desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving skills required
- Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative work environment is required
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Prior experience in a public accounting or accounting role
- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build solid relationships and participate in and / or lead cross company activities
- Ability to work at different levels of detail and be able to concisely summarize sophisticated issues
- Hands on work style - “can do” attitude with a strong desire to make things happen
- A change agent who has the ability to see the big picture and plan ahead
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and hit deadlines
- Great teammate who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals
- Excellent planning, prioritization, problem solving and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn financial systems as well as data analytics & reporting tools (i.e., Oracle and Essbase, PowerBI, KNIME).
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