Financial Analyst

Brandt is currently looking for a Financial Analyst in our Regina location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze divisional & departmental monthly/annual financial statements while striving to ensure their accuracy and completion on a timely basis.
• Provide operational level analysis on monthly financials and trends and highlight the areas for improvement
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare month end journal entries with supporting documentation
• Ability to analyze large data into meaningful conclusions with recommendations.
• Analyze profit and loss variances to prior performance and budgets.
• Works with different divisions for intercompany processing and reconciliation
• Assist/prepare working papers required for quarterly and annual reserves & allowances
• Assist with the preparation of documentation required for the annual external audit
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Provide insight into various accounting requirements including CRA requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify internal process gaps and provide recommendations for improvements
• Other tasks and responsibilities as they arise
• Assist in continuous process improvement and ad-hoc projects

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.

• University degree in Business/Accounting, preference will be given to those who possess an advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CPA). Consideration will also be given to those who are currently enrolled or possess the pre-requisite requirements for the CPA program.
• 2 - 3 year(s) experience working as a Financial Analyst or Senior Accountant role.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics, corporate finance, and accounting.