Accountant V

Iconma

Toronto, ON

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30.55–$34.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Benchmarking, Business Strategy, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Plan, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Investor Relations, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Research Skills, Retail, Retail Banking, Risk, Tax Operations, Technical Accounting, Technical Presentation, Technical Research, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Toronto, ON
POSTED
2 days ago
Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for an Accountant V for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Acting as the primary APA contact for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL
  • Act as a subject matter expert on ECL, revenue, operating segments and other US Retail related accounting issues
  • Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units
  • Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes
  • Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials
  • Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures
  • Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials
  • Managing and developing strong working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks)
  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of Bank-wide accounting policies
 
Requirements:
  • Candidate must possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation, coupled with a minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience
  • Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS, preferably with a focus on financial instruments, including ECL, and accounting issues relating to banking. US GAAP experience in the same areas is an asset
  • Must be detail oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority
  • Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy
  • Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities
  • Attention to detail*
  • Big 4 accounting firms (KMPG, Deloitte, EY, PWC)
  • CPA, CA background*
  • Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS
  • familiarity with financial statements (external reports)*
  • MS suite – access, excel, PowerPoint     Yes
  • Stakeholder management experience     3 years
  • Strong Communication Yes
  • Experience with ECL 3 years
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/