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About the Role
The Analyst, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting - Reconciliation supports the timely and accurate review of balance sheet accounts within the Financial Accounting Reconciliation team in Canada. The role is responsible for analytical review, account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, SOX compliance, financial reporting support, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure financial integrity, effective controls, and alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze balance sheet accounts for reasonableness through period-over-period reviews and investigation of significant variances and unusual items.
- Monitor and resolve suspense account balances while ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding items.
- Prepare, review, and upload journal entries accurately and within established timelines.
- Investigate reconciliation and accounting issues, obtain explanations from business partners, and communicate findings to management.
- Escalate complex accounting, reconciliation, or system-related issues to appropriate stakeholders when required.
- Monitor daily and monthly foreign exchange rates, maintain currency rate tables, and support related Finance reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the setup of new currencies, maintain supporting documentation, and communicate currency-related changes to Finance users.
- Prepare, maintain, and update SOX documentation and controls for assigned processes.
- Develop and maintain desktop procedures to ensure activities are performed consistently and effectively.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and explanations.
- Participate in Accelerate the Close (ATC), continuous improvement, and other process enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business and finance groups while promoting strong controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of banking industry experience in accounting, analytical review, internal controls, SOX compliance, audit support, or related functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of banking financial reporting requirements and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
- Hands-on experience using Oracle Analytics, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong time management and organizational skills and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Adaptable and willing to take on additional projects and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
- Must be available to work overtime during month-end and quarter-end periods, as required to support business needs.
Skills
- Accounting
- Analytical Review
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Audit Support
- Oracle Analytics
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Location
- Canada
- Ontario
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years
Education Level
- University degree in Accounting
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Flexible vacation
- Personal and sick days
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day
About the Company
- Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
Equal Opportunity
- We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
- We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
- We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
- If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.