Senior Accountant Jobs

Job Summary

Responsible for the full cycle accounting of the subsidiary. Ensuring financial data accuracy, integrity and adherence to strict reporting deadlines is paramount.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full accounting cycle of the general ledger (GL) and reconciliation of payroll, accruals, bank reconciliation, pre-payments and tax accounts

• Ensure all accounts are reconciled to the GL and are properly supported with appropriate back up documentation

• Resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Responsible for all Intercompany Transactions. ensuring reconciliations are completed within deadlines.

• Responsible for the monthly IFRS financial reporting and analysis of financial statements including income taxes

• Prepare and monitor expense and capex budgets as required

• Review the accuracy of ITC claims and stay abreast of sales tax, corporate tax development and assess impact to the organization

• Liase with internal and external auditors to satisfy all audit information requirements and queries.

• Ensure clear visibility and up-to-date documentation overall tax matters as well as compliance with laws & regulations

• Responsible for the accounts receivable process and collect funds within approved terms

• Responsible for the accounts payable process including setting up electronic payments

• Responsible for cost analysis and inventory valuation

• In charge of all month end and yearend closing activities

• Ensure gaps in policies and processes are addressed and improved

• Comply with Company Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures and report any incidents, issues and/or concerns to the immediate supervisor

• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required

Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Accounting, CA, CPA or CGA designation

Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements (cont…)

Work Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience on full cycle accounting

• Canadian accounting experience is a must

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks and ZOHO

• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs

• Advanced skills in Excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)

• Attention to detail is essential

• High attention to meeting reporting deadlines and being proactive

• Time management – ability to manage and prioritize workload

• Willing to adapt to changing circumstances and environments

• Embrace new ideas and be enterprising, resourceful and adaptable

• Highly fluent in English is a requirement. Read, Write, speak is a must

Working Conditions

• Home and Office setting

• Required to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time

• Meet strict financial calendar deadlines