The OpportunityResponsible for preparation of all external financial reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'). Responsible for researching complex accounting and reporting issues and leads the preparation of technical accounting topics and policies as required.
The Role- Lead the preparation of public financial reporting including financial statements and related disclosures such as: Management's Discussion & Analysis, Management Information Circular, Annual Report, Press Release, etc
- Liaison with both internal and external audit teams, providing auditors with financial information and support as required
- Research complex accounting and reporting topics and lead the preparation of technical accounting memos related to but not limited to: IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, IFRS 15 Revenue, IFRS 2 Share-based payments, IFRS 3 Business Combinations, IFRS 8 Operating Segments, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 13 Fair Value, IFRS 16 Leases, IAS 36 Impairment of Assets and other complex accounting topics in accordance with IFRS and as required
- Manages the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statement close process through development and update of monthly calendars and communicates these effectively
- Leads any required projects to update existing corporate policies/procedures or implement new ones where required
- Prepare reports on summarized monthly estimates, actuals and projected earnings
- Support leadership in understanding the corporate and consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual results and KPI's to assist with communication of results to senior management and investors as required
- Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee material and Board of Directors material and presentations
- Responsible for the Company's pension accounting and preparation of the consolidated pension statements, including gathering of information and liaison with the Pension Auditors and valuators.
- Assist with development and documentation of accounting policies, as well as implementation of internal controls, where applicable
- Assist/develop valuation models, valuation of intangible assets, impairment tests and valuations, prepares internal business cases by applying valuation tools and models to assess feasibility of opportunities
- Identifies areas for continuous improvements in the financial reporting department and provides oversight for the implementation of the same to improve productivity and efficiencies
The Candidate- Education: University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent; Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- Work Experience: 5-7+ years
- Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with external financial reporting for a public company; competent with IFRS 2, 9, 15, 16, and 18; Workiva knowledge a strong asset.
Compensation:Base pay $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per annum. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.
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