Analyst, Financial Reporting - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

OMERS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for an energetic Analyst, Financial Reporting who will report directly to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting. In this role you will be responsible for contributing to the preparation of the OMERS consolidated financial statements.

This role will assist with the monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany invoicing, and support the enhancement of process documentation and improvements.

The individual will build close working relationships with the Corporate Finance team and finance teams across the enterprise.

In this role you will demonstrate experience with financial close processes, a strong attention to detail and an eagerness to be apart of a winning culture.

You will have opportunities to engage with external auditors, work alongside individuals across all levels of the organization, and develop new skillsets for growing your career.

The person who fills this role will be a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team

Our ambitions are high:
we aim to be the best corporate finance team in the Canadian pension industry.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Preparing and performing peer reviews of monthly journal entries and accruals
Submitting intercompany invoices and supporting finance teams to substantiate invoice details
Preparing monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, investigating, and resolving differences in a timely manner
Preparing process documentation
Identifying and supporting process improvements
Assisting in accounting standards research and documentation
Coordinating with external auditors for fieldwork
Collaborating with a team of professional accountants, strengthening culture and community, and driving excellence and expertise
Participating in technical training and development opportunities
Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise

To succeed in this role, you have:1-3 years experience in similar corporate financial reporting roles with a solid understanding of financial reporting close processes
Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance
A CPA professional or working towards the designation
A team player with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with numerous priorities and reporting deadlines
Self-starter able to work independently
A dedication to accuracy and timeliness
A good understanding of finance systems, where experience with Oracle would be an asset

And you demonstrate:

A people-first focus with a desire to develop meaningful, positive relationships across all levels
An enthusiastic teammate looking to drive team success
A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence
A desire to drive debate, to speak candidly and to listen thoughtfully
A continuous improvement mindset

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021.

OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members.

OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario.

Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers.

OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups.

Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.