OMERS | Manager, Investment Accounting

Responsibilities

• Managing timelines, processes and deliverables, including the maintenance of appropriate internal controls, on a monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis to facilitate the accounting close cycle.
• Reviewing monthly and year-end working papers and other supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with applicable agreements and accounting principles.
• Overseeing the preparation of regulatory reporting and quarterly financial statements.
• Reviewing quarterly and/or annual legal entity financial statements including notes and audit working papers, ensuring appropriate accounting, disclosure and corresponding tax requirements are met.
• Reviewing invoices and intercompany account reconciliations and collaborating with other departments to investigate and resolve differences.
• Supporting the preparation of notes to the OMERS consolidated financial statements related to G&A and investment expenses; as required.
• Leading and developing a team of professional accountants, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional growth.
• Developing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including business partners and internal and external auditors.
• Ensuring the appropriateness of documentation and processes to support stakeholder needs.
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and leveraging automation tools to continuously improve the control environment and efficiency of recurring processes.
• Participating in opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills to advance the Investment Accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a financial accounting role, applying reporting, accounting, and control skills preferably in a financial and shared services environment, including experience overseeing a team.
• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance with a CPA designation.
• Technical Accounting & Financial Expertise: Understanding of ASPE and IFRS accounting standards, strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and technical proficiency in Oracle.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to understand processes from start to finish, eagerness to identify and implement new processes for operational efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing work, and an ability to see the bigger picture impacts.
• Ability to adapt to and support changes, and maintain a strong focus on results.
• Communication & Stakeholder Effectiveness: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Ability to present clear perspectives while considering stakeholder needs and objectives.
• Results Delivery & Execution: A strong sense of urgency and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with competing priorities and time pressures.
• A results-oriented approach, with the ability to set clear expectations, work within tight timelines, and manage challenging priorities.
• While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.

OMERS

OMERS is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Established in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans offering employer-matched contributions."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Toronto.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance