Senior Financial Accountant

Vallen•Edmonton, AB

72d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent will be planning, organizing and managing the company's accounting and budgeting activities in accordance with established processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA designation with relevant industry experience.
Minimum 5-7 years experience in a similar position, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment.
Strong computer skills including electronic spreadsheets, Power BI and ERPs.
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to analyze and summarize information to understand issues, identify options and promote sound decision making.
Detail oriented; inquisitive, with the ability to work conscientiously, consistently and meticulously.
Ability to adapt to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations and with a variety of individuals and groups.
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as HR management skills.
Strong knowledge of IFRS rules.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports.
Balance sheet integrity and reconciliation.
Manage the accuracy of day-to-day activities of invoicing, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general accounting, cost accounting, etc.
Review and maintain appropriate accruals for Obsolescence, Rebates, Bad Debt, Bonus, and other miscellaneous items.
Ensure that all statutory requirements are met including Income Tax and sales Tax.
Prepare analyses to evaluate different strategies and get optimal results for various projects.
Participate in review of internal control policies to ensure compliance.
Participate in process improvement initiatives by ensuring proper implementation, documentation and communicate the process modifications and improvements.
Coordinate and participate in the monthly closing process and ensure the financial transactions are accounted in accordance with the IFRS and company policies.
Coordinate and update planning tools for annual budgets, quarterly and short-term forecasts.
Identify the management team's reporting and analysis needs and create financial reports and KPI dashboards of to meet these needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders in the preparation of updated forecasts and present a functional, regional and consolidated analysis of the previous year's budget and forecasts.
Actively participate in the annual budget process, including coordination with the stakeholders of the organization, budget consolidation and analysis and prepare management reports and presentations.