Junior Accountant, Coop

North Horizon is a Canadian institutional investor 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 the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle and assist the Senior Financial Analyst with 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 documentation and reports on a monthly basis
• Assist in all aspects of the monthly close process, including preparing and posting journal entries
• Assist with tracking banking records and performing reconciliations, maintaining high-standard documentation related to various investments, including hedge funds, private equity, securities, bonds, etc.
• Support data automation projects related to reconciliation, financial close, and reporting
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as required

What you need to succeed

 Skills & Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student majoring in Accounting or another finance-related field
• Advanced MS Office skills, with strong proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of Excel VBA or Python is considered an asset
• Self-starter who proactively volunteers for new opportunities and projects
• Ability to work toward and meet agreed deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Fluency in both English and Chinese is considered an asset
• Available to begin in the last week of April 2026, with an expected commitment of approximately 8 months

Note: This posting is for an existing job vacancy. Some steps in the resume screening process may use AI-assisted tools to help identify qualified candidates. All applications will be reviewed fairly and in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

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
• Receive guidance from 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
• Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that thrives on challenges and continuous improvement
• Work in a forward-thinking environment where creativity and new ideas are encouraged and supported