SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a well-organized, proactive and self-motivated Accountant to add to our team in the Accounting Department. This individual should be a team player, self-starter with the ability  to multitask and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The Accountant’s responsibilities include general ledger accountability, financial reporting, monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement analysis, banking activities, preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for the monthly general ledger close and other task and projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

• Preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Responsibility for analysing assigned general ledger accounts on a daily/weekly/monthly basis and reporting on variances, as well as identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Prepare/maintain bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations, including prepaid and accrual schedules.
• Participate in monthly general ledger close procedures for several companies.
• Prepare monthly general journal entries and provide accounting and analytical support to Management during the month end close process.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Ability to manage, reconcile and maintain intercompany balance between several companies.
• Prepare schedules and analyses in support of quarterly reviews  and annual audits.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or CERTIFICATION:

• ACCA qualified or currently pursuing Level 3
• Membership of ACCA and ICATT

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least 3 years current general accounting experience in a senior accounting role.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be an asset.

SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.