Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are pleased to be partnering with our client, a leading owner, operator, and investor in the senior living sector in its search for an Analyst - Accounting Policy & Reporting. Reporting to the Manager - Accounting Policy & Reporting, this individual is responsible for ensuring that the organizations financial statements are International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) compliant. This role will assist with interpreting and applying new IFRS requirements; proper documentation on all accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting; and act as the primary liaison with the external auditors. Lastly, this role will assist with accounting for complex transactions and impairments/valuations.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Act as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors
• Responsible for understanding and implementing new accounting standards and being the subject matter expert
• Ensure proper documentation on existing financial accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist in ensuring that reporting is compliant with IFRS
• Assist with preparation of fair value financial statements for parent company
• Decipher complex accounting topics into a clear and simple context and document conclusions drawn in accounting memos
• Assist in ensuring proper accounting for acquisition transactions and the related transaction costs, disposition transactions, properties held for sale assessment and impairment considerations
• Assist with monthly financial reporting tasks
• Assist in the annual report preparation including drafting note disclosures

• Holds or is actively pursuing a CPA designation
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Experience in application and interpretation of IFRS accounting standards (ASPE, US GAAP is a plus)
• Exposure to public company financial reporting
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel with intermediate levels required in other MS Office applications
• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Driven and focused on results
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientated with proven capability to contribute to varied projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with the flexibility to support a variety of projects
• Experience in real estate, health care or asset management industry is considered an asset.

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