Senior Accountant

Umicore Belgium; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials and technology firm in York Region is seeking a Financial Analyst to oversee journal entries, compliance, and budget processes. The ideal candidate has a university degree with CA, CGA, or CMA certification and at least 5 years of financial experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP, and excellent communication abilities are essential. This role provides opportunities for growth and influence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of financial experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Solid command of financial and credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist Purchasing and logistics for compliance.
• Monitor transactions as Anti-Money Laundering compliance officer.
• Support controller in budget and planning processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

University degree with CA, CGA, or CMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Jewellery & Industrial Metals

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine jewellery, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these materials we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

• Review journal entries for transactions, month-end JE, accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review daily forex and metal trade reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist Purchasing and logistics department to ensure compliance with supplier chain policy and to provide help on shipment scheduling, tracking and customs managing.
• Perform duties as Anti-Money Laundering compliance officer, monitor transactions based on Umicore AML policies and procedures, approve BPS score sheets, stay updated on the latest AML regulations and report suspicious activities.
• Maintain the SharePoint site for various contracts and follow up on renewals and updates.
• Prepare various surveys for governments and requested documents for Fintrac Canada.
• Support controller in budget and planning process to ensure that information is compiled in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform internal control process check regularly and provide suggestions to controller.
• Identify training needs for the teams and train staff on new procedures and company policies.
• Resolve work-related problems and develop reports on progress.
• Assist Trading Department to ensure hedging policy is adhered to in order to reduce risk.
• Ensure accurate and up to date costing of products and services.
• Provide backups for team members while they are off.

Who we are looking for

• University degree with a CA, CGA or CMA and 5 years financial experience in a fast paced, multi-tasked manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience an asset.
• Solid command of financial and credit analysis.
• Conceptual thinker, analytical, problem solver, and results-oriented.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems preferably SAP.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.