SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

This senior level career position requires an experienced and motivated individual who will bring years of accounting experience, including a solid understanding of reconciliations, budgeting and financial reporting to an organization undergoing massive expansion and growth.

 Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced accounting functions such as ledger/account maintenance, reconciliation, posting, analyzing, auditing, and verifying internal records and reports.
• Prepare monthly financial and regulatory reports, including but not limited to, cash-flow, budgeting, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Build dashboards containing KPI’s to monitor the company's performance.
• Effectively collaborate with all aspects of the business to support success in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Liaise with other departments to implement cost savings initiatives for the organization.
• Assist in the management of annual financial audits to ensure completion within schedule.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with financial consolidation by developing internal control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of the internal controls to ensure effective accounting systems and policies are in place.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide direction, training and mentoring to the team.
• Assist with delegating financial responsibilities to the accounting team.
• Provide supervision and training to the accounting team.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and better use of resources including the impact on other departments.
• Keep abreast of trends in and related business functions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the company.

 Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) majoring in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification, preferably ACCA.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in general accounting or similar position.
• Supervisory experience would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of principles, procedures and practices in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Knowledge of SAGE/ACCPAC would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to frame and evaluate complex issues quickly.
• Proven ability to form positive relationships with staff and to work collaboratively and professionally in a team-oriented environment and as a dedicated team member.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and able to display a sense of humor even under pressure.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills coupled with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.