Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting & Valuations

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Analyst Financial Reporting and Valuations (4 Month Contract role) at a client of ours located in Victoria. This is a hybrid role in the Victoria office for 4 working days per week in office and 1 day remote.

Responsibilities

Valuations:

• Analyze ESG-related data from a variety of sources, including fund reports, audit reports and valuation reports.
• Source and validate ESG-related data, including the enterprise value of investee companies extracted from program and pool fund financial statement supporting packages

ESG team

• Document the methodologies, assumptions, and data sources used in the ESG valuation process to ensure transparency and complete traceability of audit evidence.
• Prepare reports or summaries of valuation data for investments to support ESG reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive records of valuation activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits of ESG data, including laisse with the external auditors during audits.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize ESG reporting.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist with the timely, complete, and accurate preparation of internally and externally reported financial information
• Assist with facilitating external auditor engagements; includes responding to auditor queries and providing applicable supporting audit evidence
• Prepare financial reporting analysis in accordance with IFRS to conclude on accounting issues for new investments and structures
• Communicate with asset classes, external auditors, and other departments to resolve issues
• Work under the supervision of the A/Manager, Financial Reporting, senior team members, and lead junior team members with various projects
• Assist with the assessment and documentation of procedures and processes to support effective internal controls over internally and externally reported financial information

Must have:

• A professional accounting designation required (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA; CPA, CMA)
• A solid understanding of key valuation definitions, approaches, and methodologies
• Ability to navigate through a large set of financial data, including financial statements, performance update, legal documents, etc. and ability to synthesize the information for valuation purposes
• Three to five years accounting experience, particularly with IFRS
• One to two years of valuation experience, particularly with fair value reporting
• Knowledge or experience in securities markets and investment accounting
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to plan assigned workload to meet strict deadlines
• Advanced level Excel skills

Preferred:

• Completed Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) Level 1 and 2
• Experience with analytical tools such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg
• Previous experience in a client-facing role
• Previous audit experience, particularly with IFRS
• Previous experience preparing audited financial statements
• Located in Victoria, British Columbia

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com