Finance and Procurement Analyst

Giesecke+Devrient; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Markham is looking for a Procurement and Financial Management professional. The role involves managing budgets, overseeing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, specifically in Canadian accounting. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with a degree in Accounting or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in procurement and full cycle accounting.
• Canadian accounting experience is a must.
• Ability to generate invoices accurately and manage customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial transactions and managing budgets.
• Managing procurement processes from sourcing to payment.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and procurement policies.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Procurement Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Compliance

ERP Expertise

Attention to detail

Time management

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Accounting, CA, CPA or CGA designation

Tools

ZOHO ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for procurement, billing and financial management. This role involves overseeing financial transactions, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strategically sourcing goods and services.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Helping with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Conducting financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Assisting with yearend audits.

Procurement:

• Managing the procurement process from sourcing to payment.
• Evaluating prices and selecting suppliers.
• Negotiating purchase prices and managing supplier relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Managing vendor purchases and credit card purchases.
• Ability to say no and set up limits.

Billing, Costing & Risk Management:

• Accurately generating and sending invoices, processing payments, and managing customer accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing for products and/or services, maintain financial records, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Experience costing out products is a must.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing financial and procurement-related risks.

Other:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Monitoring and improving procurement processes.
• Staying up to date on relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements

Work Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in procurement and full cycle accounting.
• Canadian accounting experience is a must. American experience is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Procurement Expertise: Understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to organize and analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and preparing reports.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to finance and procurement.
• Compliance: Understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
• ERP Expertise: Knowledge and experience with ZOHO ERP.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs. Advanced skills in Excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas).
• Attention to detail is essential.
• High attention to meeting reporting deadlines and being proactive.
• Time management – ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Willing to adapt to changing circumstances and environments.
• Embrace new ideas and be enterprising, resourceful and adaptable.
• Highly fluent in English is a requirement. Read, Write, speak is a must

Education:

• Degree in Accounting, CA, CPA or CGA designation is a must

Working Conditions

• Home and Office setting
• Required to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Meet strict financial calendar deadlines

Additional Information

*This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or valid work permit.

Please note: Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.