Senior Analyst Accountant

Area(s) of interest: Finance and accounting

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Analyst in the Capital Markets Accounting - Disclosure and Financial Performance team at National Bank means acting as an accounting specialist for the disclosure of results and balance sheet information for a growing sector. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your accounting, control, reconciliation, and disclosure skills.

Your role:

• Develop and implement control mechanisms for accounting, tax, or financial operations to ensure the quality and integrity of the sector’s financial information and that of certain legal entities
• Identify, reconcile, and explain variances and irregularities, and ensure that corrective actions are taken where required as part of the month-end accounting close process
• Participate in the implementation of new activities, policies, standards, and procedures related to your business sector, and establish the appropriate analyses and controls
• Identify issues, contribute to the development of tailored solutions, and ensure their proper implementation in collaboration with your colleagues to support the execution of activities while considering the diversity of files
• Produce financial management reports on the balance sheet and results of the Capital Markets business lines
• Participate in the quarterly and annual disclosure processes for the Financial Markets sector in the Bank’s consolidated results.
• With a continuous improvement mindset, help enhance our performance tools across various platforms such as Excel, Power Query, SAP, etc
• Act as a resource person for any questions related to your responsibilities.

Your team:

Within the Capital Markets Accounting – Disclosure and Financial Performance team, you will be part of a team of 13 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. We work closely with various teams under the Vice-President, Capital Markets and Subsidiaries Accounting, as well as with multiple other teams within Finance, including consolidation, tax, accounting systems, and others, and within the Capital Markets sector. Our team stands out for its expertise in disclosure, including statutory, regulatory, and management disclosure.

Our action-based learning programs help you master your profession. Customized training content on topics such as financial instruments, IFRS standards, and the systems used is available to support your ongoing learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience, and backgrounds will enrich your development from every perspective.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree with a specialization in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts and their use in a professional environment
• Strong attention to detail with effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated rigor, autonomy, and accountability in your role

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In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

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We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people's lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person's unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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