Senior Accountant

Giesecke+Devrient

$73K — $91K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of full cycle accounting experience
  • Experience with Canadian accounting, US experience preferred
  • Accounting degree required; CA, CPA, or CGA designation mandatory
  • Proficient in SAP accounting software
  • Strong Excel skills, including experience with databases and complex formulas

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire accounting cycle and maintain the general ledger
  • Prepare and analyze monthly customer invoices and COGS
  • Execute monthly depreciation in SAP and manage Fixed Asset Continuity Schedule
  • Generate weekly cash flow reports and manage liquidity needs
  • Coordinate intercompany transaction reconciliations and address discrepancies

Benefits

  • Work environment that encourages efficiency and innovation
  • Opportunity to lead the IFRS financial reporting process
  • Engagement in special projects and ad hoc tasks
  • Structured communication with both internal and external auditors
  • Focus on personal and professional development
Full Job Description
Compensation: $73,000-91,000 plus up to 5% bonus, capped at 150%

Job Summary

Responsible for the full cycle accounting of the Veridos Canada. Ensuring financial data accuracy, integrity and adherence to strict reporting deadlines is paramount.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger (GL) maintenance, inventory accounting, payroll reconciliations, accruals, bank reconciliations, pre-payments, and tax accounts
  • Ensure all accounts are accurately reconciled to the GL and supported by appropriate documentation
  • Prepare monthly customer invoices and perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of monthly sales and cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Prepare the Fixed Asset Continuity Schedule and execute monthly depreciation runs in SAP
  • Prepare weekly cash flow reports and monitor liquidity to support operational requirements
  • Complete monthly Sales Tax and HST filings in accordance with regulatory deadlines
  • Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions and collaborate with other Veridos business units to resolve outstanding balances
  • Lead the monthly IFRS financial reporting process, including analysis of financial statements and income tax-related items
  • Prepare, monitor, and analyze operating expense and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets as needed
  • Review the accuracy of Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims and stay current on developments in sales tax and corporate tax, assessing impacts on the organization
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and addressing audit inquiries
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing activities within SAP to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Identify gaps in financial policies and processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Perform additional ad hoc tasks and support special projects as required


Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements

Work Experience:
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience of full cycle accounting
  • Canadian accounting experience is required, US experience is a plus


Skills and Competencies:
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP
  • Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs
  • Advanced skills in Excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)
  • Attention to detail is essential
  • High attention to meeting reporting deadlines and being proactive
  • Time management - ability to manage and prioritize workload
  • Willing to adapt to changing circumstances and environments
  • Embrace new ideas and be enterprising, resourceful and adaptable
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal


Education:
  • Degree in Accounting
  • CA, CPA or CGA designation


Additional Information

*This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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