Investment Analyst

Accounting Analyst IVLocation : Toronto, ONDuration: 15 months Responsibilities:Production:• Ensure accounting treatment for securities are in line with regulatory requirements across multiple accounting bases (e.g. IFRS, USGAAP, Statutory, and Tax).• Manage and oversight of various month end, quarter end and annual close processes. As well as other day-to-day operational type functions related to cash/suspense, securities transfers, corporate actions, impairments, and other general inquiries.• Assist with analytics on investment income and invested assets.• Coach and train team members.• Lead and/or participate in special projects and initiatives.• Collaborate with various business partners such as Trade Operations, Cash Management and Custody Services, GWAM Finance, Asset Liability Management, Investment Systems and Group Controllers for day-to-day activities as well as on special transactions / projects.Service quality and risk management:• Work with Controls Center of Excellence (COE) and Internal and External Auditors for SOX walkthroughs, detailed testing, and annual audits. Ensure requests are addressed in a timely manner.• Perform detail user acceptance testing for system enhancements and ensure any exceptions are properly reported and resolved within a timely manner.• Ensure processes are executed in accordance with the developed controls for SOX and audit purposes and maintain properly documented policies and procedures.Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:1. Accounting designation (e.g. CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or 5+ years or relevant experience (investment accounting).2. Knowledge of new IFRS9 standards as it relates to investment accounting.3. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members as well as with various teams across the organization.4. Excellent analytical and communication skills.5. Ability to coach and train fellow team members.Nice-To-Have Skills:1. Knowledge of SimCorp Dimensions, and INFOR would be an asset.Education:• University degree in business, finance or equivalent.• CPA designation preferredDexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the Canada, Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process.