Are you a designated Senior Accountant who thrives on taking ownership of their work, and can work well collaboratively or independently? We are on the hunt for an Senior Accountant to lead the full reporting cycle for the Canadian division of a public, global logistics company.
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This is a newly created role, reporting to the Director of Finance and we are seeking someone who has deep expertise and knowledge of IFRS. Your primary responsibilities will include leading the month-end close process, managing tax compliance, and supporting external audits.
If you are a Senior Accountant and the above describes you well and you have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the desire to make an immediate impact this could be the role for you!
Advantages
- Competitive base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Bright and renovated office environment
- Excellent leadership
Responsibilities
The successful Talent will be the primary resource responsible for the integrity of financial reporting and key compliance activities:
-Lead the Month-End Close: Take full ownership of all month-end closing activities, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling key accounts, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and compliant with internal/external standards.
- IFRS Lease Accounting: Independently manage the complete IFRS 16 lease accounting process, including classification, measurement, and disclosure.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file monthly consumption tax returns (GST/HST/QST). Assist with annual corporate tax filings alongside external advisors.
- External Reporting & Audit: Support quarterly and annual financial reporting by compiling required disclosures and preparing detailed supporting schedules. Act as a key liaison for internal and external audits.
- Internal Controls & Governance: Monitor and maintain compliance with established internal control requirements, accounting policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including reviewing general ledger usage.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Proactively stay informed of changes in accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislation, assessing the impact and implementing necessary changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- CPA designation required with a minimum of 3 years of post-designation experience. (Foreign designations in good standing will be considered, as well).
- Strong, non-negotiable knowledge of IFRS, IFRS 16, and GST/HST/QST is essential.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. PowerBI experience is an asset.
- Experience in multi-currency reporting is an asset.
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
Summary
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, please apply to or share with your network, today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you a designated Senior Accountant who thrives on taking ownership of their work, and can work well collaboratively or independently? We are on the hunt for an Senior Accountant to lead the full reporting cycle for the Canadian division of a public, global logistics company.
This is a newly created role, reporting to the Director of Finance and we are seeking someone who has deep expertise and knowledge of IFRS. Your primary responsibilities will include leading the month-end close process, managing tax compliance, and supporting external audits.
If you are a Senior Accountant and the above describes you well and you have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the desire to make an immediate impact this could be the role for you!
Advantages
- Competitive base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Bright and renovated office environment
- Excellent leadership
Responsibilities
The successful Talent will be the primary resource responsible for the integrity of financial reporting and key compliance activities:
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-Lead the Month-End Close: Take full ownership of all month-end closing activities, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling key accounts, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and compliant with internal/external standards.
- IFRS Lease Accounting: Independently manage the complete IFRS 16 lease accounting process, including classification, measurement, and disclosure.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file monthly consumption tax returns (GST/HST/QST). Assist with annual corporate tax filings alongside external advisors.
- External Reporting & Audit: Support quarterly and annual financial reporting by compiling required disclosures and preparing detailed supporting schedules. Act as a key liaison for internal and external audits.
- Internal Controls & Governance: Monitor and maintain compliance with established internal control requirements, accounting policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including reviewing general ledger usage.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Proactively stay informed of changes in accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislation, assessing the impact and implementing necessary changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- CPA designation required with a minimum of 3 years of post-designation experience. (Foreign designations in good standing will be considered, as well).
- Strong, non-negotiable knowledge of IFRS, IFRS 16, and GST/HST/QST is essential.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. PowerBI experience is an asset.
- Experience in multi-currency reporting is an asset.
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
Summary
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, please apply to or share with your network, today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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