Senior Accountant

Nutreco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in nutrition and aquaculture, Nutreco is seeking a Senior Accountant in Vancouver to enhance financial operations and ensure compliance. The role demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles, alongside providing opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service

10 vacation days to start

Annual bonus – 10%

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a corporate setting (IFRS).
• Effective communication skills for interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Financial Reporting and Accounting administration.
• Support financial analysis and preparation of reports.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal laws for taxation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting is looking for "Senior Accountant" for the Vancouver location to analyses and apply finance policies, procedures and/or guidelines, within functional area and in line with Finance strategies and policies and business needs, to contribute to accurate, up-to-date and compliant financial administration and insights, minimization of risks and optimization of business processes.

Job Description:

• The Senior Accountant role is responsible for Reporting & Accounting (Financial Administrator, Payroll Administrator).
• They may provide business support for the preparation of financial analysis, gathering, analyzing and evaluating financial information for the assigned financial analysis on a regular basis, preparing reports, presentations, etc.
• Support on special projects or activities as required, for example contributes to the design, implementation and management of financial processes (budget, reporting, and compliance), change management, assist in the company’s monthly and yearly closing, setting up internal control systems and adopting Nutreco policies for financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Reconciling accounts, including bank statements and sub-ledgers, to ensure accuracy, Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring proper accounting for all transactions, assisting with internal and external audits and tax filings, contributing to the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
• Cash and Treasury: Overseeing cash and liquidity management through cash flow planning and forecasting, reviewing funding needs, monthly reporting of all treasury activities to senior management, analyze and perform appropriate hedging and funding activities (forex, loans, deposits, etc.), managing banking relationships, managing treasury operations and controls (cash pooling, forex hedging, etc), DNB supply chain financing / weekly purchase requests
• Tax: Ensure that company complies with local and federal laws, coordinate with the tax managers on matters related to tax audits, provide assistance to various internal and financial audits, provide support on corporate tax return working papers, monthly and Quarterly tax reporting - PST, QST, Non-resident Tax, annual tax reporting
• Intercompany account reconciliation, intercompany balance settlement
• Insurance: Insurance renewals, claims reporting, Vehicle insurance renewals, payments

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• 7-8+ Yrs of experience in accounting, preferably in corporate setting (IFRS-International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel), and financial analysis tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for financial analysis and troubleshooting
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, is needed for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Expectation from the Role:

• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines is crucial in a busy accounting environment

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Analytical mindset and able to make data driven decisions

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service

• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Annual bonus – 10%

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.