Location: Toronto, Canada - Hybrid
In this position, you’ll be based in the Toronto office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
Are you ready to elevate your career in the heart of Toronto? Join our team as a Financial Accountant and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and be a part of a great team in a vibrant, dynamic environment.
A role you will love
This role reports into the Regional Accounting Manager and the role holder will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of the month-end close process, reporting to Group and preparing local statutory financial statements and regulatory reports for allocated legal entities ensuring that all deadlines are met. The Financial Accountant will support the audit process by providing supporting evidence and documenting accounting positions. They are focussed on maintaining appropriate controls in the reporting process and that all continuous improvement initiatives are well supported in their region.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Supports the month-end close process for assigned legal entities by posting selected journal entries and undertaking appropriate reviews to ensure that all numbers reported to Group are accurate and complete
Prepares group Half-Year and Year-End disclosure reporting packs
Participates in preparation of statutory accounts under local GAAP where required and regulatory reports for assigned regional subsidiaries focussing on accuracy and timeliness as well as local board reports where applicable
Supports the audit process by preparing appropriate work papers and co-ordinates provision of audit evidence
Contributes to both regional and group-wide ad hoc projects including continuous improvements, group initiatives and participation in transformation activity where required
Maintains appropriate controls in the reporting process and puts forward ideas for process, policy and control improvements
Responds to ad-hoc requests in areas related to reporting and financial control deploying accounting and reporting expertise
What will you bring to the role?
You will bring a few years of working experience in an accounting capacity and have knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards, understand basic controls in the reporting and other finance processes; we offer comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure your success.
Other key skills required for the role include:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
Accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or local equivalent) - fully qualified or attaining qualifications
Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with additional focus on MS Excel
Experience with Oracle ERP system preferred but experience with another general ledger system also acceptable
If this sounds like a role and team you’d love to be a part of, apply today!
Rewards designed for you
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. At Computershare, you’ll find new friendships, a strong sense of belonging and an inclusive culture that appreciates and recognises individual contributions.
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future. Visit computershare.com/CanadaBenefits for details.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub. #LI-KT1 #LI-Hybrid
