The Accountant is primarily responsible for accurate and timely financial and management reporting.
Work closely with the Finance team and must be capable of liaising with staff at all levels in the organization.
Provide technical support and expertise in all accounting matters from a sound knowledge of the SGS Group Financial Manual.
Assist the Accounting Manager in the budget process.
Provide support for the SGS month end process including use of applicable IT systems and other Quarterly, Semi Annual and Annual reporting obligations.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts to ensure integrity and validation.
Develop action plans to address issues.
Assist the Director of Finance and the accounting manager with Internal/External audit requirements as needed.
Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group/local and the Finance team.
Analyze Sales tax and other Indirect Tax accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements to meet internal and external audit requirements.
Occasional accounts receivables, aiding with past due intercompany invoices.
Review and post month end journal entries.
Co-ordinate Internal Audit requirements: Assisting, coordinating, meeting deadlines and reporting Internal Audit requirements.
Assist in providing an effective process to track and monitor business compliance with Internal Audit for both the business and for Finance.
Support process improvement, standardization and up-skilling capabilities at the affiliate level throughout Canada.
Provide analytical and financial support to the business unit.
Compile reports as needed.
Facilitate the project management process related primarily to process improvements.
May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting
4 - 6 years accounting experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills (presentation, analytical)
Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
Experience in accounting process design supporting strong internal controls and reconciliation practices
Experience in financial/KPI monitoring, with the ability to explain variance to target and implement ‘early warning’ indicator for adverse trends
Ability to prioritize and work to tight critical deadlines with multiple competing demands
Strong attention to detail with good organizational, analytical and investigative skills.
Proven ability to assess business unit financial performance and metrics.
Solid understanding and background in the project management process.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Superior skills in Excel and macros analysis (required)
Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management would be an asset (preferred)

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
Paid time off
RRSP Program Eligibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingmanagement reportingbudgetingbalance sheet reconciliationinternal auditfinancial analysisaccounting process designKPI monitoringproject managementExcel macros analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsbusiness acumenanalytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinvestigative skillsability to prioritizeability to manage multiple projectsteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s in FinanceBachelor’s in Accounting