Pay Rate: $50 Location: Toronto ON Job Type: Contract Our client, a Top 5 bank in Canada is looking to hire a Finance Accountant for an initial 12-month contract with a high possibility of extension and conversion. This role is 2-3 days a week in the office in downtown Toronto.
  Month-End Close Management - Oversee the Insurance and Loan Loss Provision month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to financial reporting timelines. Financial Analysis & Reporting - Conduct financial analysis, investigate variances, and provide insightful explanations of results to key stakeholders. Legal Entity Oversight - Manage financial reporting for insurance legal entities, support quarterly board deliverables, and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements. Process Improvement & Financial Controls - Enforce strong financial controls, identify weaknesses, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Audit & Compliance Support - Respond to internal, external, and regulatory audit requests accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all financial activities comply with CIBC policies and IFRS standards. Offshore & Onshore Team Management - Oversee and monitor the performance of offshore teams, delegate tasks effectively, and provide guidance to onshore team members for improved financial operations. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including CFO teams, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Accounting Policy, and Financial Reporting teams. Team Development & Knowledge Sharing - Contribute to a positive team environment, support training initiatives, and mentor team members to enhance their understanding of financial processes, products, and controls.
Must-Have Skills: 5-7+ years of relevant work experience with financial service institutions Proficient in Excel (formulas, VBA, Macros) Ability to investigate accounting issues and processes.
Nice to Have: Loan loss provision and insurance experience a bonus Understanding of General ledger applications (Peoplesoft, SAP, Oracle) Knowledge of financial controls Current accreditation CPA or equivalent with strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and controls environment preferred. If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to fouzan@ifgpr.com