Senior Analyst, Accounting
Dollarama•Mont-Royal, QC
About The Position
Join a dynamic team where your accounting expertise meets operational impact! Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Senior Accounting Analyst will not only play a key role in the financial close process by delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis but also optimize our accounting processes for non-current assets — driving efficiency and cost control across the organization.
Requirements
- CPA designation required
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and perform in-depth financial analysis
- Experience with large ERP system, SAP experience is a strong asset
- Solid understanding of IFRS reporting standard, especially for IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and IFRS 16 - Leases
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to actively engage with internal teams, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and clear communication (both written and verbal) throughout the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French (Proficiency in English is required as the candidate will be working with teams across the rest of Canada)
Nice To Haves
- Background in audit is an asset
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in completing financial close activities, including judgmental/complex accruals and reclassification entries
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of account balances
- Analyze monthly variances and provide insights on financial results
- Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for financial statement note disclosures
- Prepare internal financial statements for management
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and accuracy
- Support ad hoc financial analyses for vendors, cost centers, and special projects
- Actively participate in the annual budget process including, analyze PL accounts and collaborate with other departments to gather and validate data inputs
- Lead the review of accounting treatment for IFRS 16 - Leases
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for IFRS 16 accounting and movement schedules
- Actively participate in the transition to a new lease system and validation for new financial processes
- Contribute to monthly capital expenditure (Capex) reporting and analysis
- Support the Accounting Analyst – Lease and Accounting Analyst – PP&E in optimizing their day-to-day tasks to be more efficient
- Respond to audit requests, including GL extracts and supporting documentation
- Prepare audit confirmation requests relating to leases and related parties
- Partner with the ESG team to support the delivery of the annual climate report by supplying and analyzing relevant financial data
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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