Accounting Supervisor

ID de la solicitud: 225087

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Purpose

Leads and oversees Subsidiary Accounting in Canada from Finance Services Unit ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.  As part of the management team, the Accounting Supervisor handles his/her team in resolving conflicts, delegating and organizing tasks, as well as motivating and leading teams during project developments. Also participate in special projects. Other tasks of supervisor include monitoring financial position, taxation, financial performance and cash flows of the subsidiaries; reviewing any discrepancies of reports and  guarantee the reasonableness of accounting information under the scope of the Accounting Team in Bogotá.

Accountabilities 

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Focus on managing staff, providing training and supporting the team to solve issues and challenges. 
• Attend the month-end, quarter-end or year-end meetings with the COE team.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from Tax Team in a timely fashion  
• Deliver quality reporting required by different teams with time frames.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to Management as needed.
• Accounts analysis – perform analysis over Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Perform Monthly, Quarter and Annual closing /Journal Entries/reconciliation process and the corresponding variance analysis.
• Coordinate with Finance Team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from Audit in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes or improvements to existing accounting procedures.
• Attend meetings as required to organize procedures and / or respond HDQ’s different requests
• Attend trainings in different Financial topics 
• Prepare a select number of entries requiring sophisticated reconciliations
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which his/her team 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. 
• Builds a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

Reporting Relationships

• Primary Manager: Accounting Manager
• Direct Reports:    Accounting Analyst, Accounting Senior Analyst
• Shared Reports (solid/dotted if applicable):Not applicable

         
Dimensions

As part of the management team, the Accounting Supervisor handles his/her team in resolving conflicts, delegating and organizing tasks, as well as motivating and leading teams during project developments. Also participate in special projects. Other tasks of Accounting Supervisor include monitoring financial position, taxation, financial performance and cash flows of the subsidiaries; revising any discrepancies of reports.

Education / Experience / Other Information 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in general or tax accounting (Big four companies).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to understand financial statements, their components and disclosure requirements (IFRS).
• Experience with computerized ledger systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.

Ubicación(s):  Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

ScotiaGBS forma parte del grupo de empresas de Scotiabank ubicado en Bogotá, Colombia, y fue creado para apoyar diversos procesos del Banco y el desarrollo y ejecución de su estrategia global de servicios en 15 países de las Américas. Está compuesto por 7 unidades de servicio. Ofrecemos un ambiente de trabajo inclusivo y positivo, además de ventajas competitivas.

En ScotiaGBS, valoramos las habilidades y experiencias únicas que cada persona aporta al Banco y nos hemos comprometido a crear y mantener un entorno inclusivo y accesible para todos. Los candidatos deben postularse directamente en línea si desean ser tomados en cuenta para este puesto. Agradecemos a todos los candidatos por su interés en esta oportunidad profesional en ScotiaGBS; sin embargo, solo contactaremos a quienes hayan sido seleccionados para una entrevista.