Job Description
We are a recruiting an Accountant for a rapidly growing organization that is going through an exciting organizational and systems transformation.
This role is crucial to ensure the integrity, accurate and timely processing of financial information, aiding in strategic decision-making and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Our ideal candidate must have a growth mindset, continuous improvement and development driven, be adaptable and agile to evolving business requirements, take accountability, be engaged and deliver high quality performance.
As part of the Global Shared Services team, the SSC Accountant will be responsible for preparing and assisting with monthly, quarterly and year end activities for Business Units within the Americas and Globally. This role will be responsible for various accounting duties including but not limited to preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, payment processing, financial statement compilation, financial analysis, Fixed Assets administration, cashflow, regulatory
filings, and period closing activities.
The role requires experience of 3+ years of full cycle accounting, Oracle Fusion, shared services, strong process documentation and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for full cycle accounting ; accuracy, completeness, conformance
- Conduct period closing activities
- Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trend, discrepancies and opportunities
- Responsible to be a subject matter expert in all key process of Shared services accounting scope
- Provide backup for other accountants and administrators in the Shared Service Centre as required
- Assists in the preparation of financial statements, audits, and any other monthly/ quarterly /annual reporting requirements.
- Administers all banking transactions and prepares weekly cash reports for all Business Units
- Process documentation , Flow charts, Scoping matrix
- Support Financial Statement Audits, and other regulatory audits
- Liaise with various departments and Business units to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of monthly accounting information and other deliverables.
- Prepare month end bank reconciliations, Balance sheet account reconciliation, journal entries, overhead allocations.
- Prepare sales tax filing, payments, recording, and reconciliations
- Assist in annual income tax returns and filings
- Support implementation of accounting changes /Other regulatory changes
- Lead / Contribute to special initiatives to drive process improvements
- Perform ad hoc requests as required.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP,
- IFRS or other disclosed basis of accounting.
Qualifications
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 -5 years' experience of full cycle accounting
- Experience and strives in organizations undergoing change or rapid growth.
- Experience working in a cross functional , multi countries environment
- Experience working on various projects; process improvement, transition to Shared Services, ERP implementation projects, major process changes etc.
- Experience and Proficient in ERP systems ( Oracle Fusion a must)
- Documentation ; SOP, Process flow mapping, responsibility matrix, transition/training plans etc.
Skills & Competencies Required
- Mindset: Continuous improvement & development, desire to learn, openness to new and/or better ways of doing things, continuously striving to deliver the highest performance, be accountable, be adaptable, be engaged, contribute, be passionate!
- Self-motivated, Self-starter, Self-accountability
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various functional teams
- Proven time management, planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills to deliver multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Customer service mindset – both internal and external customers
- Ability to work in a complex business environment with competing priorities
- Strong Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong in process analysis, documentation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer and data analysis skills using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Intermediate level working with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint, Visio
- Process documentation and Flow charts (an asset)
- Strong attention to detail, and still be able to step back and analyze at a higher holistic level
- Ability to present/articulate analytical results and facilitate decision-making to Sr. Management
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines
- Professional accounting designation - enrolled in CPA program preferred
About Us
Redpath provides full service mining solutions and innovation around the world since 1962.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
