Title:  Manager, Global Accounting Policies and Procedures (AP&P) Implementation

Requisition ID: 258806

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Please Note - Fluency in English and Spanish is required for this role - excellent written and verbal communications

To support the appropriateness and integrity of financial accounting & reporting for specific areas in International Banking, through:
- implementation of accounting policies
- providing technical advice to customers for day to day queries and complex transactions,
- working with unit finance staff regarding major GAAP changes impacting the unit and Toronto teams
- providing advice to units implementing PeopleSoft (Enterprise GL)

The incumbent must have good knowledge of the IFRS standards impacting on the banking industry and be able to research a broad range of GAAP.

Is This Role Right for You? In this role, you will:

The Manager is responsible for assisting the Director with the following responsibilities:

- Implementation of IFRS accounting policies, which may include assessing the impact of changes and developing practical well-controlled solutions given the local system, regulations and accounting standards, and implementation of BNS policies in newly acquired subsidiaries.

- Provide accounting support through research, analysis and documentation of accounting issues for both (1) ad-hoc queries from units and (2) specialized transactions (which could include due diligences, business combinations etc).

- Assist with local unit implementation of PeopleSoft (EGL) and/or provide advice to ensure consistency across the Bank for different EGL projects.

- Support to Director as required.

- Other projects as required.

Do You Have the Skills?

• Must be an Accountant with 7+ years’ experience in the financial services industry, exposure to complex accounting issues and detailed IFRS knowledge.
• Accounting designation is an asset but not a must-have
• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential - excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience in a financial reporting/accounting policy role, including implementation of complex new accounting requirements in an international banking environment.
• IFRS knowledge.
• Specific functional skills required:
• Must possess a solid financial acumen and strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research skills - must be able to search and understand a vast body of complex material in an efficient and productive manner to produce accurate results and present alternatives.
• Writing skills (In English and Spanish) - ability to write clear and concise memos and letters tailored to specific audiences with varying needs, depending on the transaction or project in question.
• Networking - must demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain strong working

relationships across many units/departments of within the International Bank and other areas of the Bank such as EO Finance and Wealth Line of Businesses - this is critical to the successful performance of accountabilities.

What’s In It for You?

• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.

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.  

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