Hybrid Financial Accountant

at Sokin

• Job title: Financial Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Financial Accountant with a background in corporate accounting for a growing B2B financial services firm. Join a dynamic team in Toronto or New York supporting month-end processes and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany balances, and fixed assets.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled and supporting schedules are complete.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and US GAAP where applicable.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insight into key movements across income and expenditure accounts.
• Support the cash flow forecasting process and monitor liquidity across entities.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT, payroll, and other statutory filings, ensuring timely submission and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with auditors by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to queries.
• Ensure strong financial controls are maintained and continuously improved within the accounting process.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and commentary.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the finance function.
• Collaborate with the wider finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Background in business services, audit, or corporate accounting
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, statutory reporting, and control frameworks
• Experience preparing or assisting with consolidated accounts and management reporting
• Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and strong systems orientation
• Working knowledge or exposure to US tax, LATAM accounting regulations, and international reporting standards is advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and analysis
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across global functions
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment
• Right to work in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Flexible working hours