Position Title: Assistant Financial Analyst (9 Month Contract)
Location: Head Office, Markham
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments through the analysis of information obtained from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, and personal interviews.
Monitor fundamental economic and financial environment to analyze the bank’s market risk profile and develop or design countermeasures to manage the bank’s market risk exposures.
Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in banking business decisions and market risk management decision.
Interpret data affecting banking performance, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in banking industry and economic influences.
Prepare daily bank reconciliation; notify and assist responsible branches/departments in investigating and clearing outstanding items.
Manage accounts payables and keep accounting records.
Manage capital expenditures and fixed assets investment.
Act as a backup for other accounting staff.
Job Specification
three year financial analysis work experience with at least one year accounting or other related work experience for assistant position
Post-secondary education in a related area is desired, CFA, FRM, CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) designation an asset
Advanced skills in working with excel spreadsheet and preparing technical reports is a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English, Mandarin or Cantonese
High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and applications, including MS Office Suite
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and work accurately within deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter and the application form (available for download at http://www.bankofchina.com/ca/custserv/cs3/) to hr@ca.bocusa.com.