Financial Analyst

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst for a long-term contract in their Dartmouth office. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the successful candidate will provide accounting and analytical support to the accounting unit. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills to join an industry leading organization.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Month-end variance analysis
• Quantify the impact of changes to the business or performance
• Create monthly sales reports
• Assist with month end close procedures including journal entries and inventory reconciliation
• Manage month end deadline calendar
• Ad hoc financial reporting
• Assist with identifying process and system issues and implement solutions for improvement
• Other duties as required

Requirements: 

• Degree or Diploma with focus on accounting
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with SAP or any other major ERP is considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience in audit is an asset
• Ability to understand business processes
• Above average attention to detail and analytical skills
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.