Finance and Procurement Analyst

Veridos Canada Ltd.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian technology company is seeking a Procurement and Financial Management professional to oversee budgeting, procurement processes, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement and full cycle accounting, along with strong financial acumen and expertise with ZOHO ERP. This role offers a hybrid working environment in Markham, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in procurement and full cycle accounting.
• Canadian accounting experience required.
• Highly fluent in English; must read, write, and speak.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial transactions and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgets and conduct financial analysis and reporting.
• Supervise the procurement process from sourcing to payment.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Procurement Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Compliance

ERP Expertise

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting

CA, CPA or CGA designation

Tools

Financial software

Microsoft Office Suite

ZOHO ERP

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