Senior Analyst (1-Year Contract)

<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Analyst for a 1-year contract with our client in downtown Toronto. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring accurate corporate reporting, navigating complex regulatory accounting landscapes, and driving process efficiencies across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Corporate Reporting: Manage the preparation and detailed review of quarterly inputs required for consolidated financial statement note disclosures.</li><li>General Ledger & Reconciliations: Oversee the accurate and timely completion of both standard and complex, non-routine journal entries, alongside monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.</li><li>Regulatory & Management Reporting: Produce reliable financial data, analytical insights, and operational support to satisfy electricity regulatory filings and internal management reporting needs.</li><li>Performance Analysis: Evaluate and discuss financial performance relative to the business's core value drivers, clearly articulating the underlying story and analysis behind the figures.</li><li>IFRS Compliance: Stay at the forefront of emerging IFRS guidelines, ensuring continuous compliance and leading the implementation of new accounting standard updates.</li><li>Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and productivity gains by evaluating existing financial workflows, re-engineering processes, and leveraging IT tools for automation.</li><li>Internal Controls: Execute risk management frameworks and internal controls; continuously assess, monitor, and ensure the effective design and operation of existing control mechanisms.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead meetings and cross-functional initiatives with various business units, utilizing strong communication and influence to secure timely inputs and achieve strategic project outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Designation: Active Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in Canada is required.</li><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial analysis, financial reporting, or a similar corporate accounting role.</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of IFRS and experience working with complex ERP systems and financial automation/reporting tools.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in Word format to Rabia Azeem at rabia.azeem@randstad.ca.</p>

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