Senior Accountant
| Job
code: |
596 |
| Job Category: |
SOX Consultant |
| City: |
Victoria |
Job Description:
Are you seeking a role that blends your strong financial and analytical skills along with your dynamic personality? This successful public company is a dynamic, growing environment which thrives on their policy to hire the best and promote advancement. Our client is located in Victoria and truly offers a genuine work/life balance. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will have shared responsibilities for a wide range of accounting functions of moderate to advanced level of complexity and is responsible for contributing to the effective operation of the Finance Department. This is a 12 month term position. Responsibilities & Key Tasks: - Support Controller on analysis and projects as required - Assist in the review and preparation of quarterly forecasts - Prepare and review journal entries, supports schedules, and maintain the general ledger - Assist with maintenance and continuous improvement of accounting systems, including policies, processes and controls - Execute month end close processes, ensure that all transactions are accounted for in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - Assist in the preparation and analysis of unconsolidated and consolidated financial statements - Monitor compliance with tax authorities and required filings Qualifications: - Professional accounting designation (CGA or CMA) - 4-5 years accounting experience - Strong work ethic and personal drive to exceed expectations - Strong analytical and administrative skills with careful attention to detail - Experience with project cost accounting, foreign currency, consolidations and sales tax is desirable - Strong proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to grasp new technologies quickly; ERP experience beneficial - Excellent communication and organizational skills with an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment - Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation As a self-starter, you can take initiative and are confident in your abilities to be responsible for: ensuring accuracy in reporting, strong attention to detail. Your strong analytical, organizational, IFRS and financial reporting experience will provide you with the necessary tools for success in this position. Mercer Bradley specializes in providing all levels of accounting and finance professionals for interim engagements, strategic projects, temp to perm and full-time staffing requirements. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information: Alishia Rajabali, CGA Accounting Recruitment Manager P: 778.331.7570 F: 778.331.7578 M: 604.417.4640 Email: alishia.rajabali@mercerbradley.com Mercer Bradley Inc. www.MercerBradley.com 1620 - 401 West Georgia Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1 Specialists in Recruitment and Job Fit Analysis for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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