Financial Analyst (Winter 2025 Co-op)

Reports To: Manager, Financial Reporting

Job Description

The Financial Analyst position assists the financial reporting team with analytics in various financial reporting and operational key indicators.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements on a quarterly and annual basis
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Information Form and Management Information Circular on an annual basis
• Conduct research on new and amended IFRS accounting policies and assess the impact to the financial statements
• Liaise with the external auditors to address their needs for the quarterly reviews and annual year end audits
• Assist in internal and external reporting packages for various stakeholders
• Prepare and document CAPREIT’s accounting policies and processes
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for review
• Assist with data requests from other teams and departments
• Identify and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing the CPA designation (CAPREIT qualifies as an approved training office)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting;
• Financial analysis and problem-solving experience;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Committed to high quality of work and attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint;
• Real estate experience is an asset
• SAP experience is an asset

• Hybrid