Accounting Analyst

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

**The position at a glance**

The AVP/Senior associate - Accounting Analyst day-to-day maintenance and control of the general ledgers for the entities and products under his / her responsibility. When applicable, he / she coordinates investigations, review of ledgers and potential accounting adjustments with the operations and reporting teams that he / she supports. He / she must also assist the Vice-President in terms of team management, project management and closing periods.
The AVP Brazil Subject Matter Stream (SMS) accounting reports to the Vice-President - Brazil SMS - Financial Controller in Montreal.

**In detail**

Assist the Vice President with the day-to-day production tasks during the closing period for Brazilian entities.

Enforce controls and ensure that balance sheets are in balance; review balance sheet reconciliations for the accounts assigned to Finance.

Ensure the completeness and accuracy of feeds from the operating systems to the general ledger through a review of the reconciliation reports.

Provide assistance in responding to questions from the external auditors, Client Service Team, Operations, Projects and reporting teams.

Participate as reviewer on the Cost of Risk provision processes for IFRS.

Review the upload quarterly from Ledger to Matisse (Group Reporting Tool) assuring that head-office reporting requirements and instructions are covered across the different schedules.

Review policies and procedures related to Finance activities for Brazilian entities.

Help the Vice President manage large scale projects for the team.

Escalate problems / issues to the Manager in a timely manner.

Be a mentor and coach the less experienced team members to help them complete investigations and reporting related questions.

Provide quality services to other teams / Groups.

Prepare quarterly pre-closing memo with main highlights for Brazilian entities.

Review quarterly GAAP adjustments (IFRS conversion) to make sure reporting figures are well presented in both GAAPs.

Participate in the upgrades/version releases of respective reporting tools, as well as system amendments/enhancements required to facilitate new/modified reporting requirements. In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and troubleshooting after deployment.

Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Also assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the team’s responsibility.

Assist in implementing various changes of accounting schemas within the systems.

Assist operations with the review of complex transactions and how they will be managed in the systems, reported in the financial statements and in the performance management tools.

**The strengths and skills that will help you succeed**

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university. CPA designation.

Minimum 5 years of financial and/or management accounting experience, preferably from an accounting firm (Big 4 or medium-sized) or within the Financial Services/Banking Industry.

Ability to deliver/ be result driven: Be a self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment; strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to develop and leverage networks: Professional posture to develop and maintain key relationships with the business lines and back office transactional contacts.

Analytical ability: ability to learn new systems and products quickly; effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Accounting: Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, IFRS and regulatory and tax accounting rules and regulations; Moderate capital markets and Global banking products knowledge.

Excellent Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).

Portuguese (an asset).

Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required.

**What’s in it for you**

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training a