North Horizon Job Board
Finance Accountant, Co-op
Description
North Horizon is a Canadian Family Office with a global investment footprint. As a family office, we are dedicated to investing in people and innovative ideas that positively impact our communities, fostering lasting change for generations to come.
About the role: The junior accountant Co-op will have opportunities to expose to full accounting cycle and assist the senior financial analyst on recording business transactions and analyzing business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop technical skills in areas such as: bookkeeping, compilation, and audit
- Summarize current financial status by collaborating with the team and preparing relevant documentations and reports in a monthly manner
- Assist in all functions of monthly closing, not limited to preparing, posting journal entries
- Assist with tracking banking records and reconciliations with high standard documentation related to various investments, including Hedge Fund, PE, Securities, Bonds, etc.
- Assist with data automation project on reconciliation, finance close and reporting, and any ad-hoc projects as required
What you need to succeed
Skills Required:
- 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or any other Finance related fields
- Advanced MS Office and excellent Excel skills
- Knowledge of Excel - VBA or Python language is an asset
- Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
- Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
- Being fluent in both English and Chinese is considered as an asset.
What’s in it for you?
At North Horizon, we are committed to building a great culture that cares, nurtures, and values every individual who works here. You will:
· Work on real projects that directly impact the company and gain practical experience in your field of interest
· Benefit from guidance by experienced professionals who are eager to support your development and help you build valuable industry knowledge
· Connect with professionals across various departments, gaining exposure to a broad network of contacts that can help shape your career path
· Work with dynamic high performing team who thrive on the challenge to reach their highest potential just like you
· Work in a dynamic, forward-thinking company where creativity and new ideas are encouraged and supported
Compensation
$25.00 per hour