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Senior Accountant (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Engage in all aspects of month-end and year-end closing processes including preparing and reviewing general ledger journal entries, account analysis and management reporting
• Manage relationships with the Company’s banking contacts
• Assist in the set-up of new bank accounts
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal control policies
• Support external audits including preparation of working papers
• Assist in compilation of working papers for tax compliance for both US and Canadian tax returns and commodity tax filings in Canada
• Coordinate with the African-based accounting teams to ensure tax compliance for the local offices, including statutory direct and indirect tax filings and audits
• Support other departments with financial and accounting issues
• Work closely with team members to advance team goals and help meet deliverables
• Perform ad-hoc projects and/or duties as required

About You

• Degree or diploma in Accounting
• Minimum three (3) years of post-graduate experience in an Accounting role
• Enrolled in the CPA program
• Working knowledge of technical accounting practices and experience in developing reports
• A solid understanding of accounting and reporting software
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, and Concur would be an asset
• High level of proficiency with current technology including; Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent business and financial analytical skills
• Excellent planning, prioritization and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with a demonstrated ability to consistently and effectively produce high quality work
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
• Professional demeanor, sensitivity with different cultures and impeccable integrity
• Excellent initiative and possess a "take charge" attitude and sense of ownership
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities
• You possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures
• You possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the organization's core values

Pay Rate

$70,000/hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.