Analyst, Investment Finance (G&A)

OMERS•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will be a vital resource driving the daily and month-end accounting cycles/processes for numerous management entities which supports the OMERS Infrastructure investment groups. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new tools and processes, as well as handle multiple tasks, often working within tight deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance vital financial reporting skills, strengthen business acumen, develop an understanding of full cycle accounting processes, along with driving monthly result preparation across numerous domestic and international management entities.

Requirements

University degree in Business or related discipline
Enrolment in Chartered Professional Accountant program
High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong team player able to operate in a fast-paced environment with numerous priorities and deadlines with effective organization time management skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ASPE and IFRS accounting is preferred
Oracle experience preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing journal entries impacting various accounting cycles (e.g. Sales/AR, expense/AP and accruals, intercompany chargebacks, prepaids, capital assets, other)
Preparing bank and accounts receivable account reconciliations as part of the financial reporting process with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation
Preparing monthly and year-end working papers with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation for annual financial reporting and audit purposes
Assisting with compliance of expenditure approval policy and partnering with Accounts Payable team for review of expense classifications and accounts payable reconciliations
Assisting with compilation of information for compliance reporting
Preparing schedules and reports requested by Investment Finance and Corporate Financial Reporting
Preparing variance analysis on financial data
Preparing regulatory reports including reports to Statistics Canada, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Office for National Statistics and CRA
Assisting in accounting research and finance issues as assigned and providing summary reports
Assisting with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and efficiencies
Preparing quarterly/annual financial statements
Assisting with tax filings when required
Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise