Intermediate Financial Analyst - Toronto, Canada - CIBC

CIBC

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work.

Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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Job Description:

What you'll be doing

The Capital Markets Accounting Team is responsible for the integrity and timeliness of the Capital Markets business units' financial reporting.

In this role you will report to the senior manager within the accounting controllership. You will embody the CIBC's One Finance Vision and Guiding Principles.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 13 days per week onsite, while other days will be remote._

How you'll succeed- Accounting and controls - You drive accurate, complete, and timely inputs to the various reporting groups. Provide accounts attestation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are substantiated.

Inspire adherence to timing in Service Level Agreements and support the investigation and analysis of different methodologies by liaising with the Front Office, the CFO group, Accounting Policy, Reporting teams and Operations.- Relationship management - You have good communication, teamwork, partnership and relationship building skills sufficient to act in a collaborative manner with team members and stakeholders from different backgrounds and experiences.

You will liaise daily with Finance, Front Office and other Capital Markets' stakeholder groups.- Agility - You support agile accounting processes and controls to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Ensure changes in accounting policies/requirements are implemented in a controlled manner.

Maintain adequate end to end process maps and detailed task manuals in accordance with best practices, regulatory requirements, SOX, and Internal Controls.

Who you are- You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical, analytical thinking skills, and sound judgement help to inform your decision making.- You're a certified professional. You are working towards your CPA designation. Working towards the CFA is an asset.- You can demonstrate an understanding of Capital Markets accounting. You have good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements for Financial Instruments.

You understand interest rate products, customized bonds, money market, cross currencies, forwards, options, and other vanilla and non-standard derivative transactions.- You embrace and champion change.

You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.- You give meaning to data.

You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability. You are motivated to get to the right answers.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority.

We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Leadership, Management Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Management Reporting, Operational Effectiveness, Problem Solving