The North West Company Looking for Financial Reporting Analyst at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

As the Financial Reporting Analyst, at The North West Company (NWC) you will support corporate accounting and financial reporting processes. The Financial Reporting Analyst is a part of the Corporate Team and plays an important role in monthly corporate accounting, fixed asset accounting and budgeting, variance analysis, capital lease accounting and treasury. In addition to maintaining established processes, you will be given tactical opportunities to work across the Finance Function with a view to providing experience that aligns with their progression through the CPA program.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:
Update daily bank positions spreadsheet each morning to support daily financing decisions;

Execute daily transfers and maintain records required for BA purchasing and maturity;

People Soft (general ledger) support and variance/issue analysis;

Financial Reporting and preparing the month-end journal entries;

Drafting monthly consolidated financial reports;

Preparing Income Statement and Balance Sheet variance analysis;

Understanding the month-end close processes and adding value by recommending improvements; and

Corporate account reconciliations;

Reviewing the general ledger to prepare reconciliations and investigating variances identified;

Quarter-end – preparing quarterly reports and analysis to support the publicly disclosed consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis

Support the CEO and CFO Sub-Certification process;

Initiate and obtain necessary approvals for corporate cash movements (i.e. payment of monthly admin fees, dividends, interest on all debt instruments, daily wire transfers, etc.);

Prepare monthly Fixed Asset accounting reconciliations;

Prepare the monthly adjustments and reconciliations required for leasing agreements; and

Ensure right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are accounted for in accordance with IFRS.

Desired Skills & Experience:
Post-secondary business education, undergrad Bachelor of Commerce and working towards or anticipated enrollment in the CPA program;

Experience using Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of Excel;

Must be detail conscious while maintaining a high degree of accuracy;

Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills;

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while working within strict timelines.; and

Experience with PeopleSoft is considered an asset.

Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg MB

Reports to: Financial Systems Manager, Financial Reporting

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. Opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization are present. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.