The Position:

Our business is one in which building relationships and working with others on the team are critical. The position requires a skilled verbal and written communicator with the confidence and polish to speak with senior executives, accountants, and colleagues. 

You are driven to perform, results-oriented and willing to do what it takes.  You have excellent interpersonal skills and are an enthusiastic energetic self-starter. You are extremely organized and do not let details slip through the cracks.  You are a strong listener and collaborative individual, who likes to put forward suggestions and ideas on how to improve the status quo with a strong focus on process management. 

Job Responsibilities:

As an important member of our Finance team you will: 

·         Responsible for monthly financial accounting, including journal entries, accruals and financial analysis, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial results for Business Units 

·         Prepare monthly financial reports including Income Statement 

·         Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close 

·         Lead quarterly forecast process by partnering with Business Units leaders 

·         Compare actual results with forecast to analyze and identify areas of strengths and weakness 

·         Develop and deliver a consistent and accurate analysis of business performance using KPI and non-financial data to highlight performance 

·         Liaise with the various Business Unit Managers to provide support as required 

·         Prepare account reconciliations including prepayment and accruals schedules on monthly basis. 

·         Review account reconciliations FA prepared 

·         Prepare monthly commissions schedule for payroll processing 

·         Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as required by Management 

·         Prepare note disclosures for quarter-end and year-end 

·         Train and mentor junior analyst and other staff on best financial practices 

·         Assist with internal and external audit requests as required 

·         Continuously improve procedures; develop reports to drive insight and accountability 

Job Qualifications: 

·         Attained a Business/Finance degree (i.e. MBA, BBA. etc.) with preference given to those with relevant further study/designations (CGA/CMA/CA/ACCA) 

·         Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience as a senior financial analyst, financial analyst, or in a similar position 

·         Advanced skills and experience in MS Office Excel 

·         Excellent administrative and organizational skills with ability to set priorities, adjust and respond professionally to changing priorities and ad hoc issues 

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal savviness skills with a proven ability to interact with all levels of management. Possesses strong leadership/command skills and demonstrates organizational agility 

·         Ability to learn new concepts and tasks quickly, work under pressure, and meet deadlines requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

·         Excellent technical learning, analytical and problem solving skills 

·         Knowledge of IFRS is an asset 

·         Experience with Great Plains accounting software an asset