Senior Analyst, Investment Finance

at  OMERS

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AS A MEMBER OF THIS TEAM, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Financial Reporting & Analytics
Supports the Deal Team and OMERS on various financial reporting and analytics for the assigned Infrastructure portfolios;
Analyzes and provides performance return information (e.g. IRR, total return, cash yield, etc.);
Liaises with deal team, legal, tax and OMERS corporate by providing support in transaction execution;
Maintain accounting records for assigned portfolio of entities, including data processes/bookkeeping on a day-to-day basis in accordance with all applicable agreements and ensure proper treatment under applicable accounting principles;
Prepares/reviews entries to the General Ledger with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation;
Responsible for financial review and variance analysis of the assigned portfolio;
Analyzes financial results to assess reasonability and fluctuations in the assigned portfolio;
Coordinates in the delivery and analysis of financial information, and sharing of financial information for internal/external reporting and tax filings;
Prepares/reviews monthly and year-end working papers with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation for annual financial reporting and audit purposes;
Provides guidance to Analysts in relation to financial reporting/accounting treatments on the assigned portfolio;
Prepares/reviews the quarterly forecast and annual budget for the assigned portfolio;
Participate in accounting research projects, as required;
Cash Management
Prepares/reviews project funding requests in accordance with approved commitments, and wire instructions on a timely basis, as required;
Prepares/reviews cash/distribution projections and manage investment strategy on excess cash for assigned portfolio.
Compliance
Organizes and oversees the gathering of financial and operating information for compliance reporting purposes;
Responsible for compiling information for statutory and other reporting, as required; and
Liaises with the Legal team to ensure legal records are complete and accurate.
Other duties
Acts as back-up to cover duties of other team member(s) in relation to the Infrastructure portfolio; and
Other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU HAVE:

3+ years of experience in accounting for the financial sector, experience with alternative investments is preferred;
University degree in Business or related discipline;
Successful completion of CPA designation is preferred;
Good understanding of IFRS, knowledge of pension accounting is an asset;
Experience with complex organizational structures, consolidated reporting, and multiple currencies;
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects, ability to learn in a short period of time;
Strong analytical skills and results oriented;
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel;
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately (both verbal and written);
Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness is very important along with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently;
Ability to meet tight deadlines and to manage conflicting priorities; and