Financial Analyst

KPMG•Toronto, ON

11d

About The Position

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Financial Analyst is responsible for processing accounting transactions, analyzing data and preparing various monthly billings in support of our Business Enablement Services function – Finance and its client groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
2+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience
Robust knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, financial statements
Strong customer focus, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Strong analytical skills with an ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the firm
Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
Very strong attention to detail
Ability to work quickly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed analyses and reports for assigned groups. Investigate identified variances
Prepare, analyze, book and reconcile monthly journal entries
Allocate administrative expenses to various cost centres on monthly basis
Prepare monthly billings
Pull invoice backup to support or reconcile monthly transactions
Liaise with Accounts Payable, Procurement and various client groups to follow up on time-sensitive queries
Assist in month end close
Depending on client group, may be involved with weekly cash forecasts, payroll funding, EFTs and Amex wires
Ad-hoc projects or analysis as required.