Title:  Senior Manager, Global Accounting Policies and Procedures

Requisition ID: 228807

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

The Senior Manager of Accounting Policies and Procedures ensures the appropriateness and integrity of financial accounting & reporting for specific areas in International Banking. This is done through the implementation of accounting policies, providing technical advice to different teams for day to day queries and complex transactions, integration and divestiture of new entities acquired, where applicable, working with unit finance staff regarding major GAAP changes impacting the unit and Toronto teams, and providing advice to units implementing PeopleSoft (Enterprise GL). The Senior Manager must have advanced knowledge of the IFRS standards impacting the banking industry and be able to research a broad range of GAAP. Research ability and communication skills are critical to the role.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• 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 advice 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.
• Be a liaison between LATAM and Caribbean units and Chief Accountants team.
• Other projects as required.
• Support to Director as required.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Canadian accounting designation highly desirable.
• Experience in a complex financial reporting / accounting policy role, including implementation of complex new accounting requirements in an international banking environment
• IFRS knowledge and experience required
• A minimum 10 years experience in the financial services industry, exposure to complex accounting issues and detailed IFRS knowledge.
• Must possess a solid financial acumen and strong organizational analytical and problem solving skills

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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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. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.