IB Accounting Senior Analyst

Requisition ID: 273597

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Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of the Finance Service Unit’s accounting area ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures and guarantee the reasonableness of accounting information under the scope of the Accounting Team in Bogotá.

Accountabilities 

•    Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

•    Processes and/or performs journal entries/reconciliations and variance analysis, as required

•    Generate financial reports and statements

•    Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.

•    Prepared and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations

•     Attend meetings as required by team leaders.

•     Identify process improvement opportunities for the team 

•    Keep Desktop Training Procedures (DTP) documents for relevant processes up to date.

•    Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

•    Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. 

•    Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. 

Reporting Relationships (Job Titles only) 

Primary Manager: (include secondary Manager if applicable)    •    Senior Manager, Finance Services Unit
Direct Reports:    •    Not applicable
Shared Reports (solid/dotted if applicable):    •    Not applicable
         

Dimensions

•    Solve and quickly respond to internal and external requirements needs for the consolidation of the Financial Statements.
•    Participate in Finance and business related projects in areas of responsibility
•    Develop and improve the tasks assigned
•    Generate and apply the best practices in all the different processes
•    Understanding of accounting principles and ability to understand financial statements, their components and disclosure requirements (IFRS)

Education / Experience / Other Information (include only those that are specific to the role)

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance related, or Business Administration
•    1 -2 years of experience in similar roles.
•    Experience with computerized ledger systems.
•    Advanced knowledge of Excel 
•    Communication Skills.
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
•    Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
•    English level advanced.

                                    
Working Conditions

•    Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

Location(s):  Colombia : Bogota : Bogota 

Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaGBS, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaGBS; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.