Finance Analyst jobs in Canada

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for applying principles of accounting to perform general accounting duties. Works closely with the Business Controller for a particular SGS business and assists with the completion of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for the assigned business, including workpapers for assigned general ledger areas. Performs Fixed Assets Audits and ad hoc reporting. Complies with all the requirements and deadlines of Finance North America.

• Assists Business Controller with month-end financial reporting and analysis, including generating and
• reconciling reports/schedules, researching general ledger transactions and initiating adjustment as
• needed.
• Prepares fixed asset capitalization and asset maintenance reports; works with finance and operations
• teams to timely and properly capitalize assets when ready for use. Performs annual review of fixed
• assets and works with finance and operations teams to retire or write off assets no longer in use.
• Supports internal departments by giving direction and providing accurate financial results.
• Analyzes actual results against expected performance and communicates areas for improvement.
• Assists Business Controller in the entire financial cycle, including budgeting/forecasting, internal and
• external audits, account analysis and reconciliations, inventory, and all other financial processes.
• May train junior members of the team.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7+ years of experience, including experience with month/year end close required
• 2-3 years’ experience with financial systems (Oracle Projects)
  

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.