Analyst II- Financial Accounting Reconciliation

Requisition ID: 220941

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Responsible for the timely, complete, and accurate preparation, review, and analysis of the Balance Sheet in accordance with internal and external procedures and requirements. The Analyst II is required to execute the day-to-day assigned responsibilities of the position in an independent manner, advised by Senior Assistant Manager for complicated situations which will have an impact on the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of internal control.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Analyse the Balance Sheet for reasonability by performing period-over-period comparison and obtaining details and explanations for significant fluctuations and unusual items following the materiality established, including suspense accounts monitoring and resolution.
• Responsible for journal entries preparation and uploading when needed.
  Identify and communicate with transits all issues that require investigation and explanation, contact finance system team support personnel for system issues, and escalate issues that require supervisor and/or manager intervention.
• Monitor the daily and monthly Foreign Exchange Rates and publish rate table to Finance Website monthly. Responsible for providing data for certain currencies. Advise all financial department users of any changes (new and obsolete currencies) and provide complete documentation required for set up of the new currency.
• Ensure SOX documentation is prepared and updated regularly for relevant processes, as well as keep updated the Desktop Procedures for all the activities assigned.
• Actively participate in projects oriented to processes improvement for the assigned functions

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Good analytical and communications skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to work under tight time constraints.
• Familiarity with Bank's reporting requirement.
• General understanding of accounting concepts.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Analytics and PeopleSoft. Proficient in Microsoft Office skills.
• Alteryx experience would be an asset but not required.
• Accounting Designation or working towards would be an asset.

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.