Accountant V

ICONMA, LLC • United States, United States • 22h ago

Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for an Accountant V for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location. Responsibilities:

Acting as the primary APA contact for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL

Act as a subject matter expert on ECL, revenue, operating segments and other US Retail related accounting issues

Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units

Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes

Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials

Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures

Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials

Managing and developing strong working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks)

Assist in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of Bank-wide accounting policies

Requirements:

Candidate must possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation, coupled with a minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience

Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS, preferably with a focus on financial instruments, including ECL, and accounting issues relating to banking. US GAAP experience in the same areas is an asset

Must be detail oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied

Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority

Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy

Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities

Attention to detail*

Big 4 accounting firms (KMPG, Deloitte, EY, PWC)

CPA, CA background*

Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS

familiarity with financial statements (external reports)*

MS suite - access, excel, PowerPoint Yes

Stakeholder management experience 3 years

Strong Communication Yes

Experience with ECL 3 years

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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