Financial Analyst

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The opportunity Reporting to the Director, Finance Operations, the Financial Analyst is responsible for processing accounting transactions, analyzing data and preparing various monthly billings in support of BES – Finance and its client groups. What you will do Prepare detailed analyses and reports of a confidential nature for Global Resource Centre (GRC) groups as assigned. Investigate identified variances; Prepare weekly cash forecasts, EFTs and Amex wires; Payroll funding and analysis; Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries; Allocate administrative expenses to various GRC cost centres on monthly basis; Prepare time sensitive monthly billings to KPMG International; Pull invoice backup to support or reconcile monthly transactions; Liaise with Accounts Payable, Procurement and various client groups to follow up on time sensitive queries; Assist with the interim and final audit by GRC; Assist in month end close; Ad-hoc projects or analysis as required. 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 the 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; 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; 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. Keys to your success: KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. 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 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.