Sr. Financial Analyst - Reporting and Audit - Regular full-time 2024-10356

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reporting to the Manager, Reporting and Audit, the responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and complete annual financial statements and note disclosures, including preparation and review of supporting documents
• Prepare, coordinate and review Ministry required submissions, including annual consolidation and ensure compliance with reporting deadlines
• Prepare and/or review working papers supporting audit of annual financial statements and special audits
• Manage assigned balance sheet accounts by performing reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies, preparing necessary adjusting journal entries
• Actively participate in the month-end closing and preparation of monthly financial statements, including support and presentation of variance analysis
• Prepare balance sheet forecasts
• Act as an subject matter expert within the organization for accounting and audit related issues
• Participate in identifying and implementing process improvements throughout the department, including accounting policy development
• Lead ad-hoc financial reporting related projects by providing analysis and strategic insights to drive decision making

• Review and document accounting transactions, provide guidance and analyze emerging accounting issues to enable understanding of the impact to the Hospital
• Perform special “internal audit” reviews as necessary including determining audit/review approach, executing and arriving at recommendations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation coupled with a degree in business
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial reporting role in a high volume, large sized organization or a public accounting firm
• Detailed understanding of accounting concepts and generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, judgment, analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills and strong attention to detail.
• A self-starter with the ability to handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, problem solve and work with all levels of staff and management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, proficient with MS Excel
• Experience working with SAP or another leading ERP system
• Flexibility to work off-hours in time sensitive situations
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Previous internal or external audit experience preferred