Corporate Accountant

Job description
Job Description: Corporate Accountant

Department: Operations

Reports to: CFO and Head of Operations

Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm

For over 20 years, NCM has provided Canadians with an independent choice for their investments. That choice is actively managed funds using a highly disciplined approach to investing. We are currently looking to provide an opportunity for an experienced individual to join us in the role of Corporate Accountant.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accountant, and a passionate, motivated and committed professional, who has their interests aligned with those of our team and takes pride in the quality and accuracy of their work. We are looking for an individual who has demonstrated the ability to be organized; to provide high quality output in participating with the finance and accounting operations of our group of companies. Coordinating with our Toronto and Calgary offices, the successful candidate requires collaboration skills to ensure the smooth integration of the financial operations of the offices and the management teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

B. Comm or finance related undergraduate degree, 2 to 5 years experience in a similar role

Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to a high degree of accuracy

Capable of critical thinking in addition to day-to-day accounting tasks

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including those related to limited partnerships

Ability to work with multiple legal entities

Financial services industry experience, in all accounting operations including G/L, A/P, A/R, month end and year end close, preparing division reports and financial statements

Savvy skills with accounting software applications and other applicable software applications

The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects

Strong communication abilities

Responsibilities include:

Perform full cycle accounting process monthly (including bank rec, A/R, A/P, employee expense claims, cash management)

Manage intercompany transactions and clear balances on a regular basis

Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances

Research technical accounting issues for compliance

Support month-end and year-end close procedures

Ensure accuracy over financial transactions and financial reporting

Manage and comply with provincial and federal tax filings

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Liaise with suppliers and other outside service providers as required

Liaise with auditors for the annual audit

Adhoc analysis as requested Read more