KPMG Looking for Senior Financial Analyst, Global Finance at Toronto, ON Full Time

Overview:
KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 145 countries, have more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG International acts as a coordinating entity, carrying out business activities for the benefit of KPMG firms. More than 2,500 talented colleagues make up the KPMG International team, with a focus on ensuring global consistency and providing expertise to support member firms in the achievement of KPMG’s Trust and Growth ambition. KPMG International is comprised of a number of high-performing global teams, including: Global Advisory, Global Audit, Global Clients & Markets, Global Corporate Affairs, Global People, Global Quality and Risk Management, Global Tax & Legal, Global Technology and Knowledge, the International Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Chief Administrative Officer. Working together, our global team is changing the way our business operates, delivering value to our member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

Context and Background

Global Finance delivers most ongoing finance activities from outsourced providers. The KPMG resources in Global Finance are focused on providing value added activities which can only be delivered from within the firm.

Global Finance is responsible for managing all financial budgeting and reporting for KPMG International and its subsidiaries. This includes the following:

Levy and collection – issue levy and recharge to member firms, collections and reporting

Payable and disbursements – invoice processing, approval and payments for over 50+ significant functions

Management and financial reporting – interim and annual audited financial statements; actual versus budget monitoring and reporting; loans and investments summary; capitalization and maintenance of capital asset register

Direct and indirect taxes – to ensure complex compliance with several foreign reporting tax jurisdictions; prepare corporate tax filings for filings in various countries

Treasury functions – weekly and monthly cash flow projections; manage the initiation and maturity of currency hedges

Role Summary

Reporting to the Global Finance Business Partner responsible for pool resources, (Senior Manager level) this role will assist in the support of the assigned global teams and budget areas. The candidate will work across functional areas with more than one Finance Business Partner as required.

In support of the Finance Business Partner the successful candidate will provide analytical support for assigned global budget areas, assisting in the production of monthly reports, the analysis of costs vs budget and global revenues, and the monitoring of transactions of the budget.

Opportunities for direct stakeholder involvement will be available in support of smaller budget areas within the portfolio.

What you will do:
On a day to day basis the successful candidate, in support of the Global Finance Business Partners and the Deputy CFO, will be responsible for the following:

Operational Finance Support

Preparation of reports and creating or developing new reports for the analysis of costs, revenue and time postings or other measures specific to the budget area;

Analysis of financial results, highlighting exceptions and escalating them as appropriate;

Analysis and allocation of time and billing information from key vendors to projects or execution of recharges and reallocations as required

Supporting the annual budgeting process for areas within the portfolio, assisting with analysis of headcount, costs and time allocations, and other elements for the assigned budget areas;

Providing support to the Global Finance Partner on ad hoc project and analytical tasks;

Liaising with internal stakeholders on finance matters;

Monitoring and tracking of transactions as required for assigned areas, ensuring completeness and accuracy;

Key Accountabilities

Manage small budget area(s) developing relationships with key stake holders, leading on budgeting, forecasting, operational management of AP/AR, cost centre hierarchy and monthly accruals

Operational finance support including reporting and analysis of cost, headcount, time, revenues or other required measures applicable to area

Various projects and initiatives support

What you bring to this role:
Technical Skills & Qualifications

The ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial or business reports and projections.

Strong Excel skills, with the ability to compile and analyse large volumes of data in an efficient manner.

Ability to work with remote, geographically diverse teams on a daily basis.

Ability to use own initiative to identify practical solutions to resolve issues that arise.

Proven communication and relationship building skills with the ability to present financial and non-financial information in a clear and effective manner.

A “self-starter” – ability to work independently on a daily basis with minimum supervision.

Experience & Knowledge

Professional Accounting Designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration

5 years of Accounting experience in a similar role in a similar sized organization

Systems savvy: SAP S4 HANA, TM1/Cognos, Advance user of Excel, experience managing large volumes of data

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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