Financial Analyst, External Financial Reporting

Location:

1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

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Financial Analyst, External Financial Reporting

Location: Brampton (1 Presidents Choice Circle

Brampton Ontario L6Y 5S5)- Hybrid (3 days in office)

Overview:

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a major Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified Real Estate Investment Trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,400 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

The Financial Analyst will support the Consolidation Accounting side of the External Financial Reporting team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, External Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine and non-routine periodic and quarterly adjusting journal entries (e.g. intercompany sales eliminations, balance sheet reclasses, etc.)
• Prepare consolidated periodic income statement and balance sheet, verifying accuracy and completeness with various Division Leads
• Compile forecast for adjusting journal entries periodically and budget for adjusting journal entries annually.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements (e.g. statement of cash flow) and note disclosures
• Assist with ensuring accuracy of quarterly and annual management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) and financial results
• Explain year-to-date and year-over-year changes in balance sheet line items as needed to assist external auditors (i.e. PwC)
• Document procedures for routine and non-routine periodic and quarterly deliverables
• Continuously strive for process improvements and efficiencies
• Adhere to IFRS standards and internal controls
• Work with the Tax and Legal departments to prepare annual legal entity financial statements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• CPA or aspiring CPA
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Business, Commerce or other related field
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using SAP ERP and/or Oracle FCCS (or other consolidation and close service) considered an asset.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail that can prioritize numerous and competing deadlines.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Unique opportunity to join a dynamic team with a proven industry leader.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee share ownership program and pension plan.
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement.
• Summer hours.
• Business-casual attire / Dress for your day.
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusivity.
• Commitment to community support and volunteerism.
• Recognition and social events.
  
  

George Weston Limited recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number of Openings

1

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