Financial Analyst- National Finance & Accounting

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 our Business Enablement Services function – Finance and its client groups.
What You Will Do

• Prepare detailed analyses and reports for assigned groups. Investigate identified variances;
• Liaise with Accounts Payable, Procurement and various client groups to follow up on time sensitive queries;
• Pull invoice backup to support or reconcile monthly transactions;
• Assist in month end close;
• Ad-hoc projects or analysis as required.
• Allocate administrative expenses to various cost centres on monthly basis;
• Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries;
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts, EFTs and Amex wires;
• Prepare monthly billings;
• Payroll funding and analysis;

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 organizational, analytical, and presentation skills;
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.
• Strong customer focus, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently;
• Very strong attention to detail;
• 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;

Technical Skills

• Good working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word
• Knowledge of Hyperion and SAP is a plus;
• Advanced Excel skills, including working knowledge of pivot-tables;

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
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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.
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