Financial Analyst - Entry Level - Jobs in Toronto

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We have a pressing need for a flexible and determined Financial Analyst for this entry-level role in Toronto, Ontario. Are you success-driven critical thinker with an enthusiasm for analysis If yes, this is the Financial Analyst position for you! In this role, you will provide daily support to the accounting and finance departments as well as perform routine assignments and solve routine/standard problems with limited discretion. The Financial Analyst role demands a flexible individual comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations. Don #39;t wait - apply today! This contract / temporary is a long-term employment opportunity. Key responsibilities - Participate in the arrangement of monthly financial reporting and other business data - Construct clever alternatives and suggestions to reduce costs and nurture financial performance of a company - Manage several aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, and trend analysis, variance analysis) - Tend to monitoring and maintaining internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements - Inspect final results at the corporate and division levels - Solidify and inspect budgets and income statement forecasts - Sometimes disclose elaborate financial subjects to non-financial staff members in special projects - Capable of assisting internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits - Partake in annual budgeting process - Be a factor in ensuring adequate controls and procedures - Explore and query an immense amounts of data - Less than one year of experience is acceptable - Solid computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, as well as databases and customer database systems - Can work independently with minimal supervision - Firm understanding of problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role) - BA/BS degree in finance or a related field - Identify Risks experience preferred - Assess Risk experience desired - Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills - High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills Robert Half is the world #39;s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Questions Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. © 2023 Robert Half. By clickingquot;Apply Now, quot; you #39;re agreeing to Robert Half #39;s Terms of Use.