Principal Analyst, GL Accounting

GlobalFoundries; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer located in Canada is seeking a professional for General Ledger and monthly closing activities for their APAC regional offices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and over 6 years of experience, preferably in a multi-national environment. This role involves preparing corporate reports, coordinating audits, and improving accounting processes. Candidates should possess familiarity with ERP systems and IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or Equivalent Professional Qualifications.
• 6+ years of working experience, preferably in a multi-national manufacturing company.
• Familiar with close processes in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute General Ledger activities and monthly closing for APAC offices.
• Prepare/Review monthly/quarterly corporate reporting in line with IFRS.
• Coordinate and manage annual statutory audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

6+ years of experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of IFRS standards

Education

Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

Your Role

Execute General Ledger activities and monthly closing activities for APAC regional offices in accordance with the close calendar ensuring corporate accounting policies and effective internal controls are being adhered to.

Collaborate closely with corporate accounting teams and work across different functions and stakeholders to see through the monthly accounting close, ensuring all critical accounting matters are appropriately identified and dealt with.

Further improve the month-end close process and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting for APAC regional offices. These include analysis of accounts and preparation/review and investigation of monthly accounts reconciliations.

Prepare/Review monthly/quarterly corporate reporting in a timely and accurate manner for corporate & local statutory reporting, consistent with IFRS, and GlobalFoundries accounting policies and local GAAP (ie. FRS where applicable).

Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audits, dealing with the Auditors and ensuring timely completion of the annual audit process.

Prepare statutory accounts in FRS

Support internal audits to ensure record keeping and sound corporate governance are maintained, in accordance with the requirements of auditors and government agencies/Regulatory bodies

Responsible for the timely delivery of regulatory reporting and statistical surveys.

On ad-hoc basis, support technical accounting projects and system improvement projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or Equivalent Professional Qualifications (e.g. CA)
• Min 6 years of working experience preferably in a multi-national manufacturing company or CPA firm
• ERP work knowledge is a plus
• Semiconductor industry knowledge is advantageous
• Initial years spent in CPA firms or Chartered Accountants would be helpful
• Led prior engagement with auditors - Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audits, dealing with the Auditors and ensuring timely completion of the audit process
• Familiar with the close processes in an ERP environment
• Familiar with the preparation/review of monthly financial statements
• Work level understanding of effective internal controls and SOX compliance experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of IFRS standards
• Knowledge of APAC entities’ GAAP is advantageous
• Show good communication skills, speak fluently, and is easily understood in an international environment
• Demonstrated ability to work across borders, cutting through different work cultures

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.