Our client is a leader in business intelligence and analytics. Their software provides one integrated process for analyzing data from every source and gaining the predictive power to drive change at every level. This is your chance to join this great organization which has been included on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for seven straight years.

As the Assistant Controller you will work with the Controller and a finance team, to streamline the accounting process while overseeing the company’s financial reporting, taxation, and payroll functions. Reporting to the Corporate Controller you will be the key individual working with outside auditors and review of year end files and reporting to the parent company.  As the business unit grows you will work closely with business unit leaders to provide financial analysis when required. 

 

Within a couple of months you may be managing up to four direct reports, so this position is ideally suited to someone who has demonstrated leadership skills or the desire to manage people.

 

The job is divided into three main functions, and the duties are as follows:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Maintain corporate accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Direct accounting functions and ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial results.
• Identify areas where operational efficiency can be improved.  
• Assists auditors and ensures proper working papers and documentation are provided for audit.
• Prepares corporate reports and year-end consolidating file for parent.

Taxation and Payroll

• Reviews and coordinates company payroll, commodity, income and capital tax returns.
• Reviews month end analysis of tax and related accounts, prepares tax working papers. 
• Assists Corporate Controller with tax research and planning work where necessary.
• Manages payroll clerk, supervises monthly payroll transactions and reconciliation for accuracy and completeness

Internal Control

• Assists with the operational review of internal control systems to determine reliability and effectiveness of financial systems and controls.
• Assists with the examination, verification, documentation of accounting controls, operational records and/or procedures.
• Participates in and recommends changes in development, design and implementation of corporate accounting systems, forms and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor´s degree in addition to having a CA, CMA, CGA or equivalent designation coupled with 2-4 years post-designation experience at a professional level
• Must be a hands-on self starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn and good business acumen
• Must have good people skills, teamwork-oriented with ability to train others
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to think logically, analytically and solve problems.
• Ability to work with monthly deadlines and time constraints on an ongoing basis.

If you possess high energy, great interpersonal skills and a desire to learn and grow with an organization, then this position is for you.

 

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