Associate

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit external reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Conduct in-depth analysis of variances, incorporating the understanding of accounting issues, economic events and their impact
• Assist in driving process efficiencies and continuous process improvement efforts to strengthen controls
• Execute report pre-submission checks, implement control procedures, and review regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain a consolidated list of adjustment details by report and participate in data quality improvement projects to strengthen controls, improve report accuracy and reduce manual adjustments
• Participate in other special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed
• Execute key reporting controls (cross filing reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Prepare and store control evidence for the centralized report population
• Prepare due diligence review decks and participate in reviews with key stakeholders
• Review and update relevant policies and procedures
• Participate in Regulatory exams, internal audits and address inquiries as required
• Continually monitor developments in regulatory rule/reporting changes and support implementation of updated reporting requirements
• Execute ad-hoc projects to support reporting automation initiatives and regulatory reporting changes

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent specialization in Finance stream
• Preferred 3+ years finance experience in the financial services industry (regulatory reporting, financial and product control, liquidity, treasury)
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge with financial background and risk management is a plus
• Big 4 accounting experience preferable
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting production, review and submission
• Strong relevant regulatory reporting knowledge
• Strong communication skills - clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
• Demonstrated experience in using regulatory and financial reporting systems
• Strong team player, with ability to manage deliverables on tight deadlines
• Ability to meet critical deadlines, as well as tracking and driving execution
• Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves
• Risk awareness and good guardianship skills
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in cross-functional team environment