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Responsible for 4 key areas of business:

1. Finance/Business Workforce Planning and Analysis (variance, actuals, forecasting and planning).

2. Building dashboards, decks and performing ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership and providing insight.

3. Enhancements to reporting.

4. Provide insights, cost savings and revenue generation.

The Senior Analyst Performance Management is accountable for providing reporting and analytical solutions to understand, analyze, and enable our users to make informed decisions as it relates to T&O financial management. The role is accountable for reporting related to project financials, vendor spend, cloud spend and assisting in the production of various reports and materials prepared for senior management.

• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of new analytics & reporting solutions.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds reports and visualizations to effectively communicate data driven insights to users for a variety of audiences e.g. visualization solutions of data into reports, graphics, dashboards to illustrate facts, trends, and insights.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Supports development and execution of strategic analytics & reporting initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide subject-matter insights and recommendations.
• Develops tools and delivers training programs for use of reporting tools and self-serve analytics by non-analytical end users; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Documents and maintain operational procedures and processes relating to analytical and reporting processes.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or economics is required
• Accounting designation is preferred, but not required – CPA, CA, CGA, CMA
• 4-6 years’ experience in a Finance function in financial services.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship managements skills 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in data preparation, data analysis, and statistical tool sets including but not limited to Spotfire, PowerBI - Very good.   
• Flexible, adaptable and highly motivated
• Effectively cope with complex and ambiguous situations
• Professional team player who thrives in a dynamic environment

02/29/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Finance & Accounting

First Nations/Metis/Inuit – Financial Advisor

Posted pursuant to Scotiabank’s Special Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.
 
While you must be an Indigenous person in order to submit your resume, participation is completely voluntary. Please use the definition below to make sure you’re eligible and open to self-identifying as Indigenous person:
 
Indigenous peoples include  First Nation, Métis and Inuit people. Only Indigenous peoples who come from Canada should identify themselves as belonging to this designated group

What your role will be…

At Scotiabank we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At Scotiabank – you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.

What you’ll be doing…
 

Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, our focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer needs, listening to understand what they are asking for
• Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice

• Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals
• Nurturing strong, long-standing relationships

What you need to succeed...

• A strong desire and determination to create solid relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• You're someone who can take initiative and aims for high performance
• Naturally curious, you enjoy finding solutions to customers' needs and helping them reach their financial goals.
• Openness to take industry-related courses required for the position. You'll have Scotiabank's support in your learning journey, including tuition reimbursement and focused study groups.

What we're offering

• The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Scotiabankers and their allies when joining our Indigenous Employee Resource Group.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:
  • $10,000 annually dedicated to your well being
  • Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave
  • Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development
• You'll receive clear, transparent criteria to progress in your career

The Financial Systems Analyst will have an understanding of financial analysis and reporting to review and process various financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers in accordance with pre-established standards and routines.

Your primary responsibilities as a Financial Systems Analyst will be varied. Working as part of a team reporting to a Senior Financial Analyst, you will:

• Performs research and prepares community housing operating budget and variance report
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations on financial matters to Housing Stability Services Unit staff and management
• Review financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers for completeness and accuracy
• Process and review subsidy requests submitted by non-profit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures
• Process and review payments to ensure alignment with service agreements and approved Council reports
•  Reviews payments request from agencies to determine accuracy, availability of funds and compliance with funding agreement and City’s policy and procedures
•  Maintains and update life-to-date files for grants to report on availability of funds
• Participate in reviews of housing provider operations including on-site reviews Draft communications to non-profit housing providers regarding financial and program compliance matters
• Assist with the review of housing provider operations and compliance with the Housing Services Act (HSA), Rent Geared-to-Income (RGI) Service Agreement, City Guidelines and other contractual obligations with the City
• Assist with the review of development and maintenance requests that propose changes to the information technology systems used to manage the business relationship with
• service providers
• Assist with the development of reports and analytical tools to monitor service
• provider compliance with legislated and contractual obligations
• Liaises with the Unit, external contacts and board of directors and auditors.
• Reviews audited financial statements together with auditors' reports/related financial reporting documents for completeness, compliance and accuracy of accounting information
• Attends meetings to provide and clarify financial information and resolve issues

Key Qualifications:

1. A degree in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent. Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
2. Considerable experience in the preparation of budgets, forecast, complex financial statements and analysis.
3. Considerable experience in accounting and computer-based accounting systems.
4. Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
5. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
8. General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non- profit reporting requirements.
9. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street

As Director, Corporate Finance, you are part of a team of client-facing credit professionals aligned to our large commercial client segment within CFS, defined as commercial clients with annual sales revenue between $25MM and $100MM. You play a key role in realizing our business growth objectives through the structuring, delivery and management of credit for a portfolio of large commercial clients. You will lead the end-to-end credit relationship for a defined portfolio of clients with a focus on loan origination and ongoing portfolio quality oversight. You contribute to an exceptional client experience by providing superior business, financial and credit advice directly to clients.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with client relationship managers to structure, deliver, close, and monitor loan transactions, including credit submissions to Group Risk Management (GRM) and transaction presentations to clients

• Collaborate with client relationship managers in the preparation and presentation of credit pitches that clearly articulate advantages and benefits of proposed credit solutions to existing and potential clients

• Demonstrate RBC’s capability to provide customized and creative credit solutions in a timely manner and deliver credit solutions that meet or exceed our client’s needs

• Manage all aspects of the credit approval process including ComCom and GRM, developing strong working relationships with National Office personnel and risk managers.   

• Actively develop, strengthen and deepen client relationships and engage  with key RBC partners including Group Risk Management, Private Banking, Corporate Client Group (including the ABL, MMLF and Mezz teams), National Specialized Solutions (e.g. Leasing, Trade Finance), Personal Banking, and others

• Exercise due diligence in recommending credit applications, working in collaboration with Risk Management, especially in supporting risk processes and guidelines in order to find the appropriate mix of credit risk and structural mitigants.

• Maintain portfolio quality oversight through proactive portfolio management, including annual credit renewals, covenant monitoring and control

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Proven track record in financial and credit analysis in support of exceptional client relationship management

• Minimum three years’ experience in commercial lending at a major financial institution Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance with strong quantitative, financial modeling, and analytical skills, as well as an ability to analyze company financial statements

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, as well as experience with emerging resources, communications and technology (e.g. online data resources, web-based meetings, social media, digital banking, and mobile applications)

• Professional verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail in both written work and financial analysis

• Strong organizational skills, ability to perform well under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines

Nice-to-have:

• MBA, CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFA

• Work experience in corporate lending / corporate finance

• Trained in credit and accounting with an ability to manage complex concepts

• Bilingual in French and English

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits

• Continued opportunities for career advancement

• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training

• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

WATERPARK PLACE, 20 BAY ST:TORONTO

TORONTO

Canada

37.5

Full time

Personal and Commercial Banking

Regular

Salaried

2024-02-09

2024-02-24

The Investment Operations Specialist will work under the overall technical supervision of the Service Chief and the direct supervision of a CFI Officer, in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment. 

Technical Focus: 

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead, or participate in, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification, assessment and preparation of investment operations in the fields of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, and participate in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.
• Lead, or participates in, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment operations.
• Advise governments, or provide technical expertise, in the preparation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation studies and strategies, and in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes. ( only for Consultants)
• Advise on developing, or support the development, of inclusive and sustainable food systems, involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and government.
• Lead the formulation, or formulate, and delivers monitoring and evaluation, communication and capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, investment support to government staff, and non-state actors and private sector organizations.
• Prepare reports in accordance with government and financing partners’ requirements.
• Promote international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in economics, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness management, natural resource management, irrigation and drainage engineering, rural infrastructure engineering, communication, social sciences, international relations or a related field as appropriate for the specific profile. 
• From one to fifteen years of relevant experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/subsector analytical studies, and/or in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of feasibility studies and implementation of agricultural and rural investment operations in developing countries and/or countries in transition  
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian (for consultants). Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian (for PSAs).

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Etobicoke 

Group Summary:

• Maintain accurate vendor master files and submit new vendor requests and/or change forms for approval
•  Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Build and maintain excellent supplier relations 
• Investigate and follow up on any supplier invoice inconsistencies/discrepancies to purchase orders and/or receiving slips and ensure timely correction of (price, terms etc.); work closely with program managers, estimators, shop personnel, designers, shipping personnel and buyer to resolve these in a timely manner
• Maintain and provide accurate accounts payable information in a timely manner for the month-end analysis 
• Review and check accuracy of supplier invoices and general ledger distribution of costs
• Match vendor invoices to receipts (receiving and/or packing slips) and purchase orders and enter them into GSS
• Respond to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner 
• Maintain filing system for all paid and unpaid invoices and ensure items are filed on a regular basis 
• Process vendor payments via EFT/ACH, cheque and/or wire and ensure required approvals are obtained prior to 
• Perform and confirm penny test for all vendors who are being set up for electronic payments adhering to our corporate policy
• Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines
• Maintain and prepare month end accounts payable accruals 
• Prepare month end account reconciliations related to payable accounts 
• Match, code and enter in purchases on corporate credit card
• Verify and code expense reports and cross reference freight bills  
• File and archive paid invoice files and prior year’s financial records on an annual basis
• Provide administrative support to Finance Department 
• Perform miscellaneous other accounting functions as requested by the Controller and/or Senor Financial Analyst
• Develop and maintain departmental work instructions
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of duties
• Strive for continuous improvement and cost savings on an ongoing basis

Education:

• Post-secondary graduate in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable/Accounting

Skills:

• Good understanding of purchases and A/P aging 
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products (particularly Excel)
• Exposure to ERP (Global Shop Solutions would be an asset)
• Proven confidentiality skills, a must
• Strong account investigation and follow-up abilities

Competencies:

• Must be a team player who is self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Must be detail-oriented and focused
• Able to approach all levels of the organization to resolve AP matters
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively assess risk and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced team environment, with a creative and resourceful approach to problem solving

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Magna Exteriors

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

SUMMARY

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

The Billing Coordinator is an expert in all job functions of the Billing Department. The Coordinator will facilitate the work amongst Billing Administrators and provide specialized support to the team.  The Billing Coordinator will be focused on increasing invoice quality by analyzing reporting to identify problem areas and implement corrective action.  With continuous improvement always in mind, the Billing Coordinator will be responsible to review and implement process improvement initiatives.  Must understand customer invoice requirements and provide custom invoice solutions as required. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Provide daily support to Billing Administrators to ensure all job functions are getting completed in adherence to the Business Service Level Agreements 
• Perform Billing Administrator job functions when required to support getting task (s) completed 
• Analyze processes to improve overall effectiveness of the team 
• Input other types of Billing (contract probills) unrelated to shipment movement  
• Investigate and create Customer Deals and Invoice Audit rules in AS400 to meet customer/business requirements and improve invoice accuracy 
• Regular communication with all levels of the organization to provide consistent feedback of areas that need improvement in order to improve invoice quality 
• Investigate reoccurring invoice issues to get to the root cause.  Work with all levels of the business, as well as external customers to implement sustainable solutions 
• Analyze and understand customer invoice requirements; offer standard invoice options when applicable, focusing on electronic solutions  
• Work closely with customers and Sales to provide approved non-standard invoice options including updating customer web portals to provide accurate invoice details 
• Handle escalated issues from Billing Administrators within established guidelines  
• Exhibit leadership at all times, be accessible and approachable to all Billing Team members 
• Maintain positive customer relationships, both internally and externally 
• Other related duties as may be required 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum one year experience in a Billing Department 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products including strong Excel skills; AS400 experience, an asset. Must possess the ability to learn new software 
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer relationship skills 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, particularly numerical 
• Detail orientated with the ability to work accurately in a high volume, fast-paced environment. 
• English, other languages considered an asset 
• Able to work with little supervision  

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