Senior Financial Accountant

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Working Arrangement

Job Description

The Senior Financial Accountant position is responsible for supporting the Alternative investment Team within Global Wealth Asset Management Accounting & Reporting SSC Group. The role will primarily focus on the Alternative Invested Asset, including partnerships, project finance and infrastructure investments, fund investments as well as timber & Agricultural investments. The individual will be responsible for preparing quarterly calculations of estimated income and audit adjustments, journal entry preparation; conduct financial, accounting and economic analyses for the Business Units and other partners, assist in the annual audits of these investments as well as preparing reports for Ad-hoc requests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly estimated income adjustments, which includes the review of quarterly financial statements and calculation of the income allocations.

• Prepare annual audit true-up adjustments for the Alternative Assets, as applicable. The calculations are based on the review of the audited financial statements. Maintain the audit-log with actual results.

• Assist with the monthly & quarterly pricing/market value preparation & reporting.

•  Assist in the monthly/quarterly close for each framework (IFRS, GAAP, NAIC and Tax), as applicable.

• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations for each accounting framework.

• Assist in the planning and annual audit process for both our internal and external auditors. Timely follow up on requests and maintain list of open items, as applicable.

• Respond in a time manner to the various ad-hoc requests that are received.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Accounting designation CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years in the investment/ insurance industry ideally with experience in partnership accounting.

• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP/NAIC in relation to investment accounting and reporting would be an asset.

• Experience with Ledger systems (i.e. Lawson), as well as knowledge of internal controls & SOX would be helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate in team/group setting, at various levels.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with all levels of the organization.

• Attention to detail; and solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent PC skills (especially Excel, Power BI, and Word).

• Motivated self-starter, with ability to multi-task completing responsibilities/priorities to meet  tight deadlines

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that