Associate Financial Analyst (Capital Planning & Reporting)

Toronto Hydro•Toronto, ON

11d•CA$65,941 - CA$82,426•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Planning & Reporting, the Associate Financial Analyst contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively executing accounting, forecasting and reporting responsibilities and providing value added financial activities. Providing support to assigned business units covering month end close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and monthly manager meetings, as well as ensuring accuracy through conducting timely analysis, investigation and communication will be a key accountability for this role. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

One (1) to Three (3) years of progressive financial analysis experience.
Working towards Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in Canada.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
Knowledge in the concepts and application of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
Working knowledge of Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) and Business Intelligence (BI).
Intermediate excel skills including: Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to assess issues/process gaps and independently investigate and propose solutions/process improvements.
Ability to communicate complex findings and ideas clearly and to a variety of audiences.
Effective organization and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with shifting responsibilities while retaining the ability to execute on task.
Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills for a business environment.
Collaborative with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
Flexible and has the ability to shift direction quickly based on data analysis.
Invests in building valuable relationships across the organization and externally to support the future of Toronto Hydro.
Recognizes personal development and a strong organizational culture are integral components of an effective organization.
Invests in innovation, continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Has a clear sense of corporate direction and expectations, and holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives.
Models customer focused approach in all directions and actions.

Responsibilities

Execute analytical support for capital projects to ensure appropriateness of capitalization treatment. This includes identification of expenditures as capital, appropriate assignment to asset types, accurate application of recoveries to capital projects, all while ensuring internal controls are adhered to, as well as accounting standards are followed in a timely manner.
Provide operational support to Business Units in navigating accounting rules, documentation requirements for internal controls and financial impact assessment. This requires effectively communicating with both financial and non-financial counterparts, requiring superior communication skills.
Understanding of projects and associated contracts to determine appropriate recovery of costs from third-parties.
Implements risk management and internal controls, including assessment and monitoring whether internal controls in place are adequately designed and operating effectively and in compliance with accounting, organizational and regulatory policies.
Process improvement, looking to improve controls around the capitalization projects, to improve accuracy and timeliness of recognition of capital assets while maintaining a high standard of documentation.
Ad-hoc projects as assigned related to finance initiatives for planning, forecasting, and other activities.