Manager, Global Accounting Policies and Procedures (AP&P) Implementation - Finance

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To support the appropriateness and integrity of financial accounting & reporting for specific areas in International Banking, through implementation of accounting policies; provide technical advice to customers for day to day queries and complex transactions; work with unit finance staff regarding major GAAP changes impacting the unit and Toronto teams; provide advice to units implementing PeopleSoft (Enterprise GL). The incumbent must have good knowledge of the IFRS standards impacting on the banking industry and be able to research a broad range of GAAP.

Requirements

• Accountant with 7+ years of experience in the financial services industry, exposure to complex accounting issues and detailed IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in a financial reporting/accounting policy role, including implementation of complex new accounting requirements in an international banking environment.
• IFRS knowledge.
• Must possess a solid financial acumen and strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research skills - must be able to search and understand a vast body of complex material in an efficient and productive manner to produce accurate results and present alternatives.
• Writing skills - ability to write clear and concise memos and letters tailored to specific audiences with varying needs, depending on the transaction or project in question.
• Networking - must demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across many units/departments of within the International Bank and other areas of the Bank such as EO Finance and Wealth Line of Businesses.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting designation is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement IFRS accounting policies, which may include assessing the impact of changes and developing practical well-controlled solutions given the local system, regulations and accounting standards, and implementation of BNS policies in newly acquired subsidiaries.
• Provide accounting support through research, analysis and documentation of accounting issues for both (1) ad-hoc queries from units and (2) specialized transactions (which could include due diligences, business combinations etc).
• Assist with local unit implementation of PeopleSoft (EGL) and/or provide advice to ensure consistency across the Bank for different EGL projects.
• Support the Director as required.
• Support other projects as required.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed