About the role

  • Senior Financial Accountant managing full cycle accounting at Giesecke+Devrient in Markham, ON. Ensuring financial data accuracy and adherence to strict reporting deadlines in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger (GL) maintenance, inventory accounting, payroll reconciliations, accruals, bank reconciliations, pre-payments, and tax accounts
  • Ensure all accounts are accurately reconciled to the GL and supported by appropriate documentation
  • Prepare monthly customer invoices and perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of monthly sales and cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Prepare the Fixed Asset Continuity Schedule and execute monthly depreciation runs in SAP
  • Prepare weekly cash flow reports and monitor liquidity to support operational requirements
  • Complete monthly Sales Tax and HST filings in accordance with regulatory deadlines
  • Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions and collaborate with other Veridos business units to resolve outstanding balances
  • Lead the monthly IFRS financial reporting process, including analysis of financial statements and income tax-related items
  • Prepare, monitor, and analyze operating expense and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets as needed
  • Review the accuracy of Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims and stay current on developments in sales tax and corporate tax, assessing impacts on the organization
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and addressing audit inquiries
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing activities within SAP to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Identify gaps in financial policies and processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Perform additional ad hoc tasks and support special projects as required

Requirements

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience of full cycle accounting
  • Canadian accounting experience is required, US experience is a plus
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs
  • Advanced skills in Excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail is essential
  • High attention to meeting reporting deadlines and being proactive
  • Time management – ability to manage and prioritize workload
  • Willing to adapt to changing circumstances and environments
  • Embrace new ideas and be enterprising, resourceful and adaptable
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Degree in Accounting
  • CA, CPA or CGA designation

Benefits

  • Up to 5% bonus, capped at 150%
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Financial Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$90,000 - CA$100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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