KPMG Looking for Financial Analyst at Vaughan, ON Full Time

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Overview of the opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, BES – Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Business Enablement Services and Firmwide Reporting teams.

What you will do:
Complete ownership of month-end process & reporting, including all reconciliations;

Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries;

Analysis of month-end information (actual versus budget) and preparation of monthly financial reports for review by key stakeholders. Tools utilized excel and Hyperion;

Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations of expenses across the firm for any given category;

Allocation of national expenses within the firm on a timely and accurate basis;

Ad-hoc projects or analysis as required;

Support with the preparation and compilation of forecasts and annual budgets;

Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent;

2+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience;

Robust knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, financial statements;

Strong customer focus, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently;

Exceptional data management skills;

Strong analytical skills with an ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the firm;

Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation skills;

Identifies and prioritizes high importance requests both internally and with clients;

Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail – this involves the ability to work quickly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.

Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of pivot-tables;

Knowledge of Hyperion and SAP is a plus;

Good working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.

Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG’s COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).

As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

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