Key Responsibilities

Job Duties/Accountabilities:
•    Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization 

•    Support the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:

o    Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
o    Review and critical analysis of financial results 
o    Management of risks and provisions 
o    Support of various internal and external reporting
o    Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
o    Support of control environment and audit requirements 
o    Support various special projects 

•    Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls

•    Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes

•    Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve

•    Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains.

•    Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive value-add decision-making

Critical Qualifications

Critical qualifications / competencies:
Education:
•    A Bachelor’s degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience

•    CPA or related finance experience considered an asset
Experience:
•    2-3 years in similar finance and / or accounting role

Technical skills:
•    Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word
•    Working knowledge of SAP-BI, SAP-FI and associated accounting systems would be a valuable asset
•    Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset

Leadership / People skills: 
•    Ability to support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working 

•    Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes

•    Attention to details, speed and accuracy

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes simple and understandable 

•    Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.

•    Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision 

•    Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution 

•    Proven ability to work in a team