Financial Analyst

Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, 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
• Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries
• Allocate administrative expenses to various cost centres on monthly basis
• Prepare monthly billings
• 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 in month end close
• Depending on client group, may be involved with weekly cash forecasts, payroll funding, EFTs and Amex wires
• 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
• Very strong attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $47,000 to $71,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling Voir le numéro de téléphone sur onjobcentre.ca.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.