Analyst, Finance - Intern

Job Summary

At Dollarama, we’re value-driven, customer-centric, passionate, solutions-oriented, and entrepreneurial. With $5 billion in annual sales, our success is based on a team of over 550 employees at our head office in Montreal, and more than 30,000 employees across the country. Dollarama offers a stimulating and diverse work environment where our team members can develop their management skills and pursue a rich career. Our finance team is currently looking for its next CPA.

Our development program for future CPAs offers: 

•  An opportunity to work with all our finance teams: Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Tax and Control Accounting
• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Training tailored to CPA professional development and a mentoring program to help you pass the Ordre des CPA’s Common Final Examination.
• Opportunities to join the team on a permanent basis at the end of your internship and career advancement. 
• A full range of benefits. 
• A warm, dynamic, and stimulating work environment. 

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and financial press releases in accordance with the IFRS;
• Assist the Financial Reporting team in preparing accounting memos on the group’s complex transactions, in accordance with the IFRS;
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns for Dollarama group entities;
• Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for Dollarama group entities;
• Participate in all month-end closing steps (journal entry in SAP, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts);
• Extract reports and perform analyses of inventory data (cost of goods sold, store physical inventory results, provisions);
• Conduct monthly reviews of monthly and year-to-date results to provide visibility to teams, facilitate financial projections and provide value-added financial insights to improve results;
• Participate in the preparation and completion of periodic forecasts through data analysis using computer software;
• Support the optimization of capital structure and financing initiatives by evaluating different strategies to finance the company’s operations and growth, and preparing analyses and presentations for management and the Board of Directors;
• Participate in financial risk management (analyze the company’s exposure to market, credit and operational risks and help implement strategies to reduce them);
• Help manage the company’s cash flow and supervise short-term investments;

What you will get: 

• Workplace CPA internship 
• Study hours integrated into your work schedule and hybrid mode
• Personalized mentoring program and support in preparation for the CPA Common Final Exam in the various technical skills;
• Bonus for passing the Common Final Exam;
• Progress within the company by rotating through the various finance departments;
• In-house training to keep you learning and developing;
• Contribute to the growth and success of a Quebec company;
• Free parking.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or in progress);
• Report card required;
• A strong interest for retail and business;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
• Agility and initiative;
• Organizational and planning skills; 
• Enthusiasm and strong team spirit.