In a changing
world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's
Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its
main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international
banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note
that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its
subsidiaries based in Montreal.
Internship
program
As an intern,
you will benefit from a 4 month program that aims to give you the tools to
develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings,
networking sessions and transversal projects.
More
information about the program available on our website:
BNP Paribas
in Canada Students & Young graduates
The position at
a glance
The Accounting production department count with approximately 40 people and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and control of the general ledgers for the entities and platforms under North America and LatAm perimeter for IFRS, USGAAP and local GAAPs. When applicable, the department also coordinate and review potential ledger adjustments with other groups (Finance and non-Finance). The department is also responsible for the preparation of monthly closing instructions.
Work on production and cross-functional projects that have an impact overall on the Finance department.
In detail
- Perform month-end financial closing for the entities assigned to you.
- Prepare and book monthly entries as necessary (under IFRS and US GAAP).
- Analyze, reconcile, and review all accounts under your responsibility by performing a variance analysis of corresponding revenue/balance sheet items, highlighting trends, and following up on questions/ concerns.
- On a timely basis, provide complete and accurate financial data to the various reporting teams and to management for report production (under IFRS and US GAAP).
- Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
The strengths
and skills that will help you succeed
TRAINING AND OCCUPATONAL EXPERIENCE
- Student completing their Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field, with a graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, both IFRS and US GAAP
- Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF)
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
- Team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment
- Ability to learn new systems and products quickly
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and English
- Analytical skills
- Given the vast majority of our clients, both
internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific
language requirements may apply. Knowledge of French and English is required.
What you need
to know
- We will review
candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
- BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility [at] us.bnpparibas (dot) com
- You must be
legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold
a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an
essential function of this position;
Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments
At BNP Paribas
all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment
that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
BNP Paribas
recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race,
religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected
status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
To learn more
about our DE&I commitments, click here
About us
BNP Paribas
is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking
establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the
bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.
BNP Paribas’
mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing
and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while
striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.
Since 1961, BNP
Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their
business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services
and investment products.
With over 1,400
employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse
fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to
offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can
build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and
enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.
Our certifications and
partnerships
- Montreal’s Top
Employers 2024
- Canada’s Best
Diversity Employers 2024
- Women in
Governance – Parity certified - Platinum certification
- Pride at Work
Canada
- Rainbow
Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
- Part of Les
Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
- Synclusiv
- ·Ready, Willing,
and Able
- Autisme sans
Limites
- LinkedIn Top
Companies 2024
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