Accounting Analyst

Yara International•Belle Plaine, SK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer located 50 kms west of Regina on highway #1. Employing 200 people, our mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet by applying our values of collaboration, curiosity, ambition, and accountability. We take pride in our safety record and seek new colleagues who are eager to contribute to Yara's culture of “Safe by Choice".

Requirements

CPA designation or accounting degree working towards an accounting designation.
Strong background in finance and production accounting.
A computer background is essential with skills in Microsoft Office and an ability to adapt to new software packages.
Highly motivated person.
Decisions are made within the parameters of Yara policies (risk policy, ethical standards, values, etc.), GAAP, and good business judgment. This position is entrusted with a certain decision-making freedom as directed by the Finance Manager.
Strong focus on Operational Excellence

Responsibilities

Tracking and reporting of capital spending on an ongoing basis. Guide projects through the approval process. Managing the spending of capital projects and reporting via KPI and Capital Spending Reports. This task requires constant interaction with project managers and the project & the portfolio lead engineer to ensure data is accurate.
Verify capital requests in YPPM for completeness and accuracy. Ensure accurate tracking of depreciation and disposal of assets. Manage physical asset counts to meet IFRS requirements.
Capturing production data for internal reporting via SAP and other reports as required.
Using HFM monthly to report financial information to Yara International.
Supply information reports to Statistics Canada.
Supply information reports to the International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC).
Supply information reports to the Canadian Fertilizer Institute.
Perform various duties to help the accounting team close out the month end, including monthly account reconciliations.
Provide accounting and finance assistance and expertise and lead change where required and requested, i.e. creating/implementing the month end duties controls, supporting managers with budget compilations and variance analysis, etc.
Forecasting monthly natural gas charges; includes reconciling gas volumes with suppliers and record keeping of gas documents.