Senior Accountant

Talentify; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and audit coordination. This hybrid role involves collaboration across departments and requires a CPA designation along with strong SAP experience. Join a dynamic team focused on financial excellence and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations required.
• CPA designation or equivalent is mandatory.
• Experience with SAP and technical accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities including reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee technical accounting matters and lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

IFRS

SAP

Financial Statement Preparation

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

Sage

SAP (S/4HANA)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

The Senior Corporate Accountant plays a key role in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives. This position involves collaboration across departments and international operations, with a focus on IFRS compliance, system oversight, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, consolidations, and preparation of financial statement disclosures.
2. Prepare accounting working papers and liaise with external auditors, managing the audit process and responding to queries.
3. Oversee technical accounting matters, including the implementation of new IFRS standards and SOX compliance.
4. Conduct group revenue analysis for multiple mine sites, fair market value adjustments, and MD&A support.
5. Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline revenue reporting workflows, reduce close timelines, and enhance automation.
6. Prepare tax models and assess taxable income using forecast data, including commodity pricing and intercompany transactions.
7. Support budgeting and forecasting for SG&A expenses across multiple entities.
8. Review journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and conduct quarterly foreign exchange analysis involving multicurrency.
9. Prepare consolidated financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
10. Manage deferred revenue accounting related to metal stream agreements, ensuring accurate recognition of fair value and accrued invoices.
11. Review cash flow statements and continuity schedules prepared by corporate accountants.
12. Process month- and quarter-end journal entries using Sage and SAP (S/4HANA).
13. Prepare derivative accounting entries for various financial instruments, including FX collars, copper collars, swaps, and time spreads.
14. Oversee chart of accounts mapping, data integrity validation, and system testing across multiple entities.
15. Collaborate with departments such as sales, marketing, and treasury on cross-functional projects.
16. Lead country-by-country reporting assessments in accordance with CRA and OECD frameworks, especially in post-merger contexts.
17. Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, SAP (including S/4HANA), and financial statement preparation.
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Experience with financial consolidations and technical accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP implementation experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Key Competencies

• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a group environment.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 per year.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position based in Vancouver, BC.