Job Description
Accountant , Global Shared Services
As part of the Global Shared Services team, the SSC Accountant will be responsible for preparing and
assisting with monthly, quarterly and year end activities for Business Units Globally. This role will be
responsible for various accounting duties including but not limited to preparing journal entries, account
reconciliations, intercompany transactions, payment processing, financial statement compilation,
financial analysis, Fixed Assets administration, cashflow, regulatory filings, and period closing activities.
The role requires experience of 3+ years of full cycle accounting, Oracle Fusion, shared services, strong
process documentation and analytical skills.
This role requires candidates willing to travel 30% of their time as and when required
Candidates should also be willing to work in shifts(early Morning or late nights).
Salary Range - 70,000 - 90,000
Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for full cycle accounting ; accuracy, completeness, conformance
• Conduct period closing activities
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trend, discrepancies and opportunities
• Responsible to be a subject matter expert in all key process of Shared services accounting scope
• Provide backup for other accountants and administrators in the Shared Service Centre as required
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements, audits, and any other monthly/ quarterly
/annual reporting requirements.
• Administers all banking transactions and prepares weekly cash reports for all Business Units
• Process documentation , Flow charts, Scoping matrix
• Support Financial Statement Audits, and other regulatory audits
• Liaise with various departments and Business units to ensure the integrity, accuracy and
completeness of monthly accounting information and other deliverables.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations, Balance sheet account reconciliation, journal entries,
Overhead allocations.
• Prepare sales tax filing, payments, recording, and reconciliations
• Assist in annual income tax returns and filings
• Support implementation of accounting changes /Other regulatory changes
• Lead / Contribute to special initiatives to drive process improvements
• Perform ad hoc requests as required.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP,
IFRS or other disclosed basis of accounting.
Qualifications
Work Experience
• Minimum of 3 -5 years' experience of full cycle accounting
• Experience and strives in organizations undergoing change or rapid growth.
• Experience working in a cross functional , multi countries environment
• Experience working on various projects; process improvement, transition to Shared Services, ERP
implementation projects, major process changes etc.
• Experience and Proficient in ERP systems ( Oracle Fusion a must)
• Documentation ; SOP, Process flow mapping, responsibility matrix, transition/training plans etc.
Skills & Competencies Required
• Mindset: Continuous improvement & development, desire to learn, openness to new and/or
better ways of doing things, continuously striving to deliver the highest performance, be
accountable, be adaptable, be engaged, contribute, be passionate!
• Self-motivated, Self-starter, Self-accountability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various functional teams
• Proven time management, planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills to
deliver multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Customer service mindset - both internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a complex business environment with competing priorities
• Strong Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong in process analysis, documentation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer and data analysis skills using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Intermediate level working with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint, Visio
• Process documentation and Flow charts (an asset)
• Strong attention to detail, and still be able to step back and analyze at a higher holistic level
• Ability to present/articulate analytical results and facilitate decision-making to Sr. Management.
• Willingness to work in shifts(start at 5am and logout at 2pm or login at 3pm and logout at
12midnight)
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Professional accounting designation - enrolled in CPA program preferred
Additional Information:
• 30% travel and overtime may be required.
• Onsite working model
Accountant , Global Shared Services
As part of the Global Shared Services team, the SSC Accountant will be responsible for preparing and
assisting with monthly, quarterly and year end activities for Business Units Globally. This role will be
responsible for various accounting duties including but not limited to preparing journal entries, account
reconciliations, intercompany transactions, payment processing, financial statement compilation,
financial analysis, Fixed Assets administration, cashflow, regulatory filings, and period closing activities.
The role requires experience of 3+ years of full cycle accounting, Oracle Fusion, shared services, strong
process documentation and analytical skills.
This role requires candidates willing to travel 30% of their time as and when required
Candidates should also be willing to work in shifts(early Morning or late nights).
Salary Range - 70,000 - 90,000
Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for full cycle accounting ; accuracy, completeness, conformance
• Conduct period closing activities
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trend, discrepancies and opportunities
• Responsible to be a subject matter expert in all key process of Shared services accounting scope
• Provide backup for other accountants and administrators in the Shared Service Centre as required
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements, audits, and any other monthly/ quarterly
/annual reporting requirements.
• Administers all banking transactions and prepares weekly cash reports for all Business Units
• Process documentation , Flow charts, Scoping matrix
• Support Financial Statement Audits, and other regulatory audits
• Liaise with various departments and Business units to ensure the integrity, accuracy and
completeness of monthly accounting information and other deliverables.
• Prepare month end bank reconciliations, Balance sheet account reconciliation, journal entries,
Overhead allocations.
• Prepare sales tax filing, payments, recording, and reconciliations
• Assist in annual income tax returns and filings
• Support implementation of accounting changes /Other regulatory changes
• Lead / Contribute to special initiatives to drive process improvements
• Perform ad hoc requests as required.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP,
IFRS or other disclosed basis of accounting.
Qualifications
Work Experience
• Minimum of 3 -5 years' experience of full cycle accounting
• Experience and strives in organizations undergoing change or rapid growth.
• Experience working in a cross functional , multi countries environment
• Experience working on various projects; process improvement, transition to Shared Services, ERP
implementation projects, major process changes etc.
• Experience and Proficient in ERP systems ( Oracle Fusion a must)
• Documentation ; SOP, Process flow mapping, responsibility matrix, transition/training plans etc.
Skills & Competencies Required
• Mindset: Continuous improvement & development, desire to learn, openness to new and/or
better ways of doing things, continuously striving to deliver the highest performance, be
accountable, be adaptable, be engaged, contribute, be passionate!
• Self-motivated, Self-starter, Self-accountability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various functional teams
• Proven time management, planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills to
deliver multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Customer service mindset - both internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a complex business environment with competing priorities
• Strong Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong in process analysis, documentation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer and data analysis skills using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Intermediate level working with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint, Visio
• Process documentation and Flow charts (an asset)
• Strong attention to detail, and still be able to step back and analyze at a higher holistic level
• Ability to present/articulate analytical results and facilitate decision-making to Sr. Management.
• Willingness to work in shifts(start at 5am and logout at 2pm or login at 3pm and logout at
12midnight)
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Professional accounting designation - enrolled in CPA program preferred
Additional Information:
• 30% travel and overtime may be required.
• Onsite working model