CPA / Senior Accounting Specialist

We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. The senior associate – Accounting Analyst day-to-day maintenance and control of the general ledgers for the entities and products under his / her responsibility. When applicable, he / she coordinates investigations, review of ledgers and potential accounting adjustments with the operations and reporting teams that he / she supports. He / she must also assist the Vice-President in terms of team management, project management and closing periods.
The assiocate Brazil Subject Matter Stream (SMS) accounting reports to the Vice-President – Brazil SMS – Financial Controller in Montreal.
Enforce controls and ensure that balance sheets are in balance; review balance sheet reconciliations for the accounts assigned to Finance.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of feeds from the operating systems to the general ledger through a review of the reconciliation reports.
Provide assistance in responding to questions from the external auditors, Client Service Team, Operations, Projects and reporting teams.
Participate as reviewer on the Cost of Risk provision processes for IFRS.
Review the upload quarterly from Ledger to Matisse (Group Reporting Tool) assures that head-office reporting requirements and instructions are covered across the different schedules.
Review policies and procedures related to Finance activities for Brazilian entities.
Help the Vice President manage large scale projects for the team.
Be a mentor and coach the less experienced team members to help them complete investigations and reporting related questions.
Provide quality services to other teams / Groups.
In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and troubleshooting after deployment.
Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Assist in implementing various changes of accounting schemes within the systems.
in the systems, reported in the financial statements and in the performance management tools.
This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday.
The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university. CPA designation.
• Minimum 5 years of financial and/or management accounting experience, preferably from an accounting firm (Big 4 or medium-sized) or within the Financial Services/Banking Industry.
• Knowledge of English is required. Portuguese (an asset) *
• Accounting: Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, IFRS and regulatory and tax accounting rules and regulations; Moderate capital markets and Global banking products knowledge.
• Excellent Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).
• Ability to develop and leverage networks: Professional posture to develop and maintain key relationships with the business lines and back office transactional contacts.
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.
BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. During the recruitment process, accommodation needs are available at all times for candidates. You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;
some of your personal data will be transmitted to the United States of America and made available to US regulators. Supervision FINRA.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments
BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.
BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.
Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.
With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.
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