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Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant/Sr Specialist supports the financial reporting and internal control responsibilities of the Finance Department. The position entails performing critical accounting and reporting for Head Office, OSFI, CRA and external auditors. It also includes daily account reconciliation, investigation of variances, preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
Key Accountabilities:
Financial Reporting - responsibilities include:
- Preparation of monthly and ad hoc internal reports and analysis
- Preparation of regulatory reports to OSFI & Statistics Canada
- Preparation of tax filing to CRA
- Preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation
- Calculation of monthly adjustments for the balance sheet and income statement General & administrative expenses analyses and reports
Internal Control - responsibilities include:
- Suspense account and bank reconciliations and investigations
- Record, modify and retire fixed assets. Run depreciation and reconcile between two systems
- Update operational procedure manuals and adopt stronger internal control framework
Other - responsibilities include:
- Other accounting and administrative duties as required and assigned
- Providing back-up and support to other team members
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Excel (including Macros and VBA), word and knowledge of other MS applications
- Strong analytical, problem solving skills, exceptional communication skills, detailed-oriented, hands-on individual with strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn, sustain and refresh technical accounting and systems skills
Experience & Abilities:
- 1-3 years of experience in an accounting and financial reporting, preferably in the banking industry
- Understanding of IFRS
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education & Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related field
- Designation – CPA is considered an asset or plans to pursue CPA in the future
The job description and related application pertains to an opportunity with either MUFG Bank, Ltd., Canada Branch (“MUFG Bank Canada”) or MUFG Securities (Canada), Ltd. (“MUFG Securities Canada”). The job description relates to the general nature, scope, quantity and quality of work contemplated for the position. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent. The receipt of an application by either MUFG Bank Canada or MUFG Securities Canada, as applicable, does not imply or guarantee employment.
Each of MUFG Bank Canada and MUFG Securities Canada is an equal opportunity employer.
• As a federally regulated entity, MUFG Bank Canada is required to comply with applicable laws which prohibit discrimination based on protected grounds and which require accommodation to individuals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code. Where MUFG Bank Canada obtains information relating to protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act as part of the application process, it does so to monitor and otherwise evaluate its own compliance with such legislation and associated regulatory requirements; MUFG Bank Canada does not use such information for decision making purposes relating to the position contemplated in this application.
• As a provincially regulated entity, MUFG Securities Canada is required to comply with applicable laws which prohibit discrimination based on protected grounds and which require accommodation to individuals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Human Rights Code (Ontario) and the Employment Standards Act (Ontario). Where MUFG Securities Canada obtains information relating to protected grounds under the Human Rights Code (Ontario) as part of the application process, it does so to monitor and otherwise evaluate its own compliance with such legislation and associated regulatory requirements; MUFG Securities Canada does not use such information for decision making purposes relating to the position contemplated in this application.
