Scope of 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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications:
* 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.
