Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

Requisition ID

274281 Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward: $0.00 We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at ScotiaTech. Purpose This role is responsible for leading monthly reporting, forecasting, annual planning, controls, business support and financial analysis ensuring that activities are completed accurately, on time, provides insight & support decision making. These activities may include detailed review & documentation of process workflows, interaction with Management within the organization and across various business lines, development and implementation of new processes and policies to improve efficiencies and enhance controls.

Accountability

• Support month end close activities end to end
• Support Monthly review of actual results using Access Database file (MARS) & PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy
• Investigate and timely reporting of monthly financial variances with commentary
• Assist tailored monthly financial reports for Senior Management (CIO & VPs)
• Assist quarterly close reporting and provide commentaries to various partners
• Assist the monthly Accrual, Reclass, Charge Backs & other entries
• Prepare various financial and accounting reports as needed.
• Assist monthly forecasting activities and preparation of Annual Plans for CIO area by working closely with business partners and understanding business needs
• Prepare monthly headcount report and providing insightful analysis on new hires, backfills, attrition, contractor conversion, vacancies etc.)

Research, Analysis & Implementation

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new accounting and financial processes.
• Study and recommend opportunities for cost controls and savings within Technology Organization.
• Recommend and implement changes that would contribute towards streamlining current accounting processes and creating greater consistency and efficiencies.
• Ad-hoc reports and any other duties as may be assigned Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)
• 3-5 years of post-university work experience
• Accounting designation (CPA/CMA/CGA/ACCA) Asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with various Bank’s accounting systems is an asset
• Experience in developing/compiling management reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player who can act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• The incumbent must be a creative, self-starting, results-oriented, great attention to detail, and highly motivated individual with good analytical skills in order to apply this knowledge to assist in the development of the streamlined accounting processes

B2 english level Location(s)

• Colombia : Bogota : Bogota ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank.

We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits. At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.