Financial Reporting Analyst
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
THE ROLE
STRIVE Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Vancouver-based global leader in maritime asset management and long-term vessel leasing, supporting major international shipping operators in search of a Financial Reporting Analyst
The Financial Reporting Analyst works closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller to prepare consolidated financial statements and is responsible for month end close and ensuring adherence to maintaining a strong internal control environment. Preparation of the notes to the Financial Statements and reviewing period end deliverables from Finance Operations are key functions of this role. This role will also be engaged in improving financial processes and increasing efficiency by leveraging technology, automation tools and data analytics and will be integral in completing finance transformation projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews and analyzes working papers and journal entries prepared by Finance Operations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies
- Assist in the preparation of notes to consolidated financial statements and working papers for MD&A disclosure in quarterly 6K and annual 20-F
- Prepares / reviews audit working papers and fields queries from external and internal auditors
- Review and manage annual and quarterly financial statements for non-public stand-alone entities
- Assists with finance transformation projects to optimize the financial close and reporting processes by leveraging best practices and technology
- Assists in resolving complex accounting reconciliations
- Assists with review, analysis, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
- Analyzes end-to-end process performance, by understanding workflow designs and translating complex data sets into strategic insights to drive process optimization
- Provides training to new staff or Finance Operations team as required
- Works on special projects and ad-hoc work assignments as required
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Certified in a recognized professional accounting membership (e.g. CPA)
- Minimum 5-years of accounting experience including 2+ years in industry
- Experience with foreign currency transactions and intercompany transactions
- Understands and has applied internal controls and process redevelopment
- Ability to create and manage professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders as a pivotal point of contact between Accounting and the rest of the organization.
- General understanding of corporate structures and business concepts
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong communication skills to lead and coach
- Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
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