Sr. Financial Analyst

Your Opportunity: An opportunity exists for a Senior Financial Analyst, Team Lead to join our Financial Reporting team specializing in Cash and Bank Reconciliations. As a key member of this team, you will provide guidance and direction to Accounting Technicians and Analysts involved in the day-to-day operations of financial reporting as well as reviewing and maintaining various balance sheet account reconciliations. This opportunity is located in our Pune office working UK hours . Your Key Responsibilities: Manage reconciliation of consolidated bank balances and processes Review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations Prepare complex journal entries and quarterly working papers Assist and support in the 5-day period end close process including identifying any issues and the action required to correct them to ensure that our financial statements are properly stated. Assist in the review and implementation of various business process improvement Assist with updates and changes to financial practices and procedures including corporate forms Ensure staff are fully trained and equipped to perform in a high volume, centralized environment Provide and maintain information as required for external disclosure Answer queries from Internal and External auditors Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, procedures Ensure key controls for financial reporting related to Stantec s SOX and internal control program are effective and operational Contribute to hiring within the Financial Reporting group and determine the best allocation of work given the resources available Supervise and mentor accounting technicians and analysts, including those working towards a CPA designation Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Your Capabilities and Credentials: A thorough working knowledge of full cycle accounting Proven ability to work either as part of a team or independently with a full range of staff from administrative to senior management Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor and support team members Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Relevant experience with the Bank reconciliation process would be an asset Experience with Oracle or other large Enterprise systems would be an asset Experience with Blackline would be an asset Education and Experience: Accounting Diploma or Degree A professional accounting designation with 5 years post designation experience working in a fast paced accounting environment Your Capabilities and Credentials: A thorough working knowledge of full cycle accounting Proven ability to work either as part of a team or independently with a full range of staff from administrative to senior management Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor and support team members Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Relevant experience with the Bank reconciliation process would be an asset Experience with Oracle or other large Enterprise systems would be an asset Experience with Blackline would be an asset Education and Experience: Accounting Diploma or Degree A professional accounting designation with 5 years post designation experience working in a fast paced accounting environment