Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

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Job Description:

We're looking for a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to take charge of the accounting, reporting, analysis, and interpretation of data related to impaired securities found on the internal AABOR (Accounting and Administrative Book of Records). You will ensure the accurate and timely accounting and reporting for impaired securities in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for Canadian GAAP, US GAAP, and STAT (NAIC) accounting for impaired securities and ensuring the accounting is complete, accurate, and timelyPrepares reconciliation between company book of records and Lawson for each accounting basisPrepares Summary of Provision Reports for Bonds, Stock, and OIA securities for Canadian GAAP, US GAAP, and STAT (NAIC) accountingReconcile reports to Maximis, Lawson, and Market Value Data WarehouseWork with Sec Ops in Toronto and BostonRecommend accounting entries to record late impairments or to correct accounting for impaired securities at month-end and proposes changes to process on MaximisRaise complex or outstanding impairment issues to management attentionPrepares a reports for review by management and ICGProvide support for projects; new functionality and accounting testingMaintains detailed files on all impaired securities including all transactions and backupPrepares notional transfers accounting for gains and losses for inter-segment transactionsAssists in Suspense reconciliation and quarterly reporting to CorporatePerform the general ledger to MAXIMIS reconciliation and accounts for all variancesPrepare internal and regulatory reporting as it relates to Provisions and Impairments for CGAAP, USGAAP and USSTAT (NAIC)

Qualifications:

3+ years of working experience in the Investments industry, preferably within a securities accounting areaDegree in Accounting or other relevant fieldsComplete professional designation (i.e. CPA, CGA, CMA, CFA) or relevant work experienceEducation or equivalent experience in securities accounting environmentExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient technological literacy and skillsSound knowledge of Securities accounting for US GAAP, US STAT, and Canadian GAAPSolid understanding of differences between accounting basis (i.e., CGAAP and USGAAP)

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