Financial Analyst

At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually.

Keywords Studios is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team.

Job Purpose
Completion of reconciliation, accounting and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be required to support and process various aspects in the day-to-day accounting and treatment of various types of transactions.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Assist with various financial analysis and reporting requirements to the Corporate Office;
• Record journal entries and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accounting records are appropriately maintained and in compliance with IFRS;
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy, analyze the General Ledger transactions to ensure accurate posting to proper accounts;
• Prepare monthly and annual variance analysis for balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts;
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial reporting activities;
• Prepare and analyze performance indicators and KPIs between the different service lines;
• Participate in the budget process;
• Provide audit support as requested, including accumulating supporting documentation;
• Participate in the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects (data entry, reports, etc.);
• Responsible for ad-hoc financial reports;
• Other related tasks requested by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a similar field;

• Bilingual (French and English – spoken and written);
• Strong working knowledge of the Office suite;
• Experience with NetSuite (a definite asset).
• Hands-on, well-organized with superior attention to details, self-starter
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, problem solve and adapt to change;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Professional, responsible, and reliable self-starter;
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness;
• Respectful of confidential information;

Benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada

Area of Work: Finance

Service: Support Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote