Position Summary
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting for our Canadian banking operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Manager, you will support accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and audit activities while working closely with local stakeholders and Head Office in Taiwan.
Financial Accounting & Reconciliation
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and accounting adjustments.
- Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger, correspondent banking, Head Office, and suspense accounts.
- Record treasury and investment transactions, including deposits, money market activities, securities, and foreign exchange transactions.
- Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Regulatory & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and submit regulatory returns to OSFI and other Canadian regulatory authorities.
- Support IFRS-based financial reporting and Head Office reporting requirements.
- Perform financial analysis, variance reporting, budget monitoring, and management reporting.
- Assist with IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) accounting processes.
Tax & Compliance Reporting
- Support corporate tax filings and related reporting requirements.
- Prepare GST/HST returns and information returns, including T5 and NR4 slips.
- Coordinate FATCA and CRS reporting activities with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Internal Controls, Audit & Risk Management
- Execute key accounting controls and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations.
- Monitor accounting activities for unusual transactions, reconciliation issues, and control exceptions.
- Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.
Process Improvement & Projects
- Participate in accounting, regulatory reporting, and system enhancement initiatives.
- Support testing, implementation, and process optimization projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and internal controls.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation, or progress toward obtaining CPA, is preferred.
- 3-5 years of accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting experience within a Canadian bank, foreign bank branch, or federally regulated financial institution.
- Experience preparing OSFI regulatory returns is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles, including IFRS 9.
- Understanding of banking operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
- Familiarity with Canadian tax reporting requirements, FATCA, and CRS reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with banking, general ledger, or regulatory reporting systems.
Professional Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Mandarin language proficiency is considered an asset for communication with Head Office in Taiwan.
