Senior Accounting Officer

Requisition ID: 182807

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Manager, Trust Accounting. In following general accounting principles (GAAP) the Senior Trust Accountant is responsible for providing coaching to Trust Accountant in the delivery and control of the maintenance, reconciliation, accuracy and balancing of all daily functions within the Trust department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements with impact of over million dollar exposure.

Key Accountabilities

What we are looking for:

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  Excellent coaching and problem-solving skills;
• Strong verbal & written communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment;
• Excellent time management & organizational skills;
• Supporting team members on priorities in often conflicting deadlines;
• Proven attention to detail with a desire for accuracy.

Education/Work Experience

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  Completion of bachelor’s degree
• Completion or working towards CPA – definite asset
• IFIC operations certified definite asset;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mutual funds industry experience required;
• Experience working with (SUN, & Ifast) – definite asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Excel & Word) required;
• Experience with financial accounting system, SUN, an asset
• Experience providing coaching and training to team members.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.