Senior Financial Analyst

Gategroup; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking an experienced accounting professional responsible for financial reporting and maintaining compliance with IFRS. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers comprehensive perks including medical benefits and RRSP matching.

Benefits

No waiting period for medical or dental benefits

RRSP matching

Subsidized meals

Free parking

Free access to an employee assistance program

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of previous experience in similar roles.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and distribution of internal financial reports.
• Perform month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Solid analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA or working towards designation

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Oracle Management System

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Perks at work:

• no waiting period for medical or dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• subsidized meals
• free parking
• free access to an employee assistance program
• take advantage of our corporate discounts, Good Life Fitness, TELUS mobility and Bell Mobility

Position Summary :

Responsible for preparation and distribution of various internal financial reports to management. Responsible for maintaining the general ledger in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and perform a full range of accounting and finance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs month-end/year-end close.
• Makes general ledger journal entries.
• Maintains prepaid and accrual accounts.
• Monitors and audits general ledger postings from field units.
• Performs account reconciliations.
• Prepares financial statements and analysis.
• Works with external and internal auditors providing analysis and support.
• Works with international affiliates to maintain intercompany accounts.
• Participates in annual budget preparation and submission to headquarters.
• Prepares the monthly forecast to headquarters.
• Prepares and reviews monthly statements of revenue by business unit. Calculates the Port Fee that is due to the Airport Authorities, takes ownership that payment submission to Airport Authorities is done accurately and on time.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports including ad hoc reports requested by management.
• Other duties or projects as required.

Leadership and Development:

• Collaborates with all functional business units within Finance Department and Financial Planning & Analysis Department to achieve strategic, tactical and project goals.

Education :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA/CMA or working towards the designation

Required Work Experience :

• 3 to 5 years or more of previous experience in similar roles
• Previous working experience with SAP FI/CO is preferred
• Previous working experience with Oracle Management System, an asset
• In depth knowledge of IFRS and best practices

Job Skills :

• Advanced Excel skills
• Must have solid analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented, take ownership of work quality
• Must have the ability to meet required timelines
• Fast learner
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must work effectively in a team based environment
• Display an outstanding work ethic

Communication Skills :

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate and disclose data in an accurate manner and within company policies and guidelines.

Work Demands:

• No travel

Environmental Requirements :

• Regular office environment.

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position :

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

Gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinarymemories, join us!