Senior Accountant

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JOB SUMMARY The Senior Accountant delivers financial statements and analyzes the financial information to create financial status reports for the company. They are responsible for undertaking financial analysis of the statements and ensuring that management receives the financial information they need to drive decisions. RESPONSIBILITY Analyze financial information and summarize the financial status of the organization Prepare monthly financial forecasts Prepare year-end financial statements and worksheets Undertake financial analysis and variance analysis Perform complex financial analysis and consolidations Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting process Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and the timeliness of internal and external financial reporting Assist with monthly financial analysis and budgeting, including internal reports with supporting analysis Prepare quarterly financial reports and comments for investor reporting Establish and implement internal controls over financial reporting Accounting and Reporting Identifies appropriate accounting linkages between departments. Research accounting and reporting best practices that could be beneficial to various stakeholders. Advise on the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions (e.g. fair value determinations, depreciation of assets, financial instruments). Co-ordinates the preparation of complex, public financial statements, including consolidation across organizations. Develops cost-accounting techniques to address unique organizational needs. Advises managers and junior practitioners on accounting and reporting procedures and processes. Processing and Recording Financial Transactions Identifies compliance and reporting obligations related to financial contracts and transactions. Validates and reconciles accounts receivable and ensures timely delivery of invoices and statements. Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll and related government reporting. Identifies unusual transactions which require complex evaluation of organization’s financial policies. Validates and reconciles organizational accounting records and G/L accounts. Auditing Conducts an at-risk analysis on a small file. Plans and controls audits with assistance from supervisor/team leader on small to medium sized organization or for departments or programs within an organization. Describes the difference between an audited and non-audited financial statement/review engagement. Adapts standard audit data collection processes and tests to meet specific or unusual situations. Assists in the design and implementation of internal audits. Reconciliation and Analysis Prepares complex analyses of financial information to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Makes recommendations on alternatives, based on analyses and understanding of the organization’s policies and objectives. Communicates performance analysis results to stakeholders within the organization in a manner that assists them to understand underlying causes and potential actions. Searches for new or improved performance measures by considering emerging industry trends and changing organizational objectives. Fostering Communication Tailor’s communication (e.g., content, style and medium) to diverse audiences. Reads cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver message. Communicates with all organizational levels. Understands others' complex or underlying needs, motivations, emotions or concerns, communicating effectively despite the sensitivity of the situation. Digital Literacy Evaluates the quality of information obtained through online searches. Uses digital technologies (e.g. cloud-based platforms) to facilitate collaboration and accomplish goals. Produces reports from the organization’s digital assets to inform decision-making. Identifies security concerns that could adversely affect the organization, such as a lack of back-ups or virus protection. Experiments with multiple software solutions to determine the most appropriate option for producing the desired effect. Utilizes standard features available to regular users in industry specific software. Attention to Detail Identifies multiple sources/approaches of information to ensure that details are addressed. Reviews the work of others for accuracy and thoroughness. Follow-up to ensure tasks are completed and commitments are met by others. Verifies that work has been done according to procedures and standards. Reconciliation and Analysis Prepares complex analyses of financial information to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Makes recommendations on alternatives, based on analyses and understanding of the organization’s policies and objectives. Communicates performance analysis results to stakeholders within the organization in a manner that assists them to understand underlying causes and potential actions. Searches for new or improved performance measures by considering emerging industry trends and changing organizational objectives. Fostering Communication Tailor’s communication (e.g., content, style and medium) to diverse audiences. Reads cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver message. Communicates with all organizational levels. Understands others' complex or underlying needs, motivations, emotions or concerns, communicating effectively despite the sensitivity of the situation. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A professional accounting qualification from a recognized institution. At least ten (10) years’ accounting experience, of which five (5) should be post-qualification. At least three (3) years in a supervisory position. Three (3) years’ working experience at the same or similar level would be an asset. Working experience with consolidation financial statement packages and intercompany reconciliation would be an asset. Advanced level of Microsoft Office suite, Excel and Power BI. Strong knowledge of Taxation would be an asset. • Accounting Software (Intermediate) • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software (Intermediate) • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Intermediate) • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (Intermediate) • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to lead or supervise a team. • Strong communication skills.