Senior Manager- Accounts

H S B Management Consultants; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

H S B Management Consultants seeks skilled accountants to manage year-end engagements, review engagements, and financial statement preparation for clients within a Canadian accounting framework.

You will analyze variance, reconcile ledgers, and assist with tax adjustments while maintaining strong client communication and meeting tight deadlines. Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant designation or CA Inter, with professional accounting qualifications.
• 3-5 years of multinational experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS is a plus.
• Proficient in double-entry bookkeeping and Excel.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete year-end financial statements for clients in compliance with Canadian GAAP.
• Perform analytical reviews and compile data from client records.
• Support review engagements with variance analyses and CAS compliance.
• Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and notes for client approvals.
• Review client GL and perform reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare audit support papers and respond to auditor queries as needed.
• Post tax adjustments and assist with corporate tax filings.
• Interact with clients, draft concise financial reports, and coordinate deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

English communication

Attention to detail

Auditing knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant designation (CPA/ICAEW/ACCA)

CA Inter

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

CaseWare

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Year-End NTR (Notice to Reader) Engagements:
   • Prepare and complete year-end financial statements for clients in compliance with Canadian GAAP.
   • Conduct analytical reviews, compile data from client records, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

2. Review Engagements:

• Support review engagements by conducting detailed variance analysis, ratio analysis, and ensuring compliance with Canadian Assurance Standards (CAS).
• Assist with gathering and validating supporting documents from clients to substantiate figures and financial data.

3. Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis:

• Prepare and finalize financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and notes) for client approval.
• conduct comparisons of prior periods and budget versus actual figures, highlighting key insights and variances.

4. General Ledger (GL) and Account Reconciliation:

• Review client GL and perform reconciliations for key accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure ledger accounts are accurate and balanced.

5. Audit Support and Documentation:

• Prepare supporting documentation, schedules, and working papers in compliance with Canadian CPA standards.
• Assist in assembling client documents for audit purposes and respond to auditor queries as needed.

6.Tax Compliance and Adjustments:

• Post tax adjustments as per the Canadian tax regulations, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist with tax reconciliation and prepare supporting schedules for corporate tax filings.

7.Client Interaction and Reporting:

• Communicate with Canadian clients for clarifications and additional information (via email or scheduled calls during PST hours).
• Draft concise and professional financial reports for presentation to clients and assist senior team members in client meetings.

8. Software Usage:

• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or CaseWare, and Microsoft Excel.
• Adapt quickly to new accounting systems and software relevant to Canadian accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (e.g. CPA, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) OR CA Inter
• Experience 3-5 years' experience in a multi-international organization
• Working knowledge of country-specific GAAP (e.g. UK, US, Canada) including IFRS - a plus
• Knowledge of CaseWare considered - a plus
• Basic understanding of local taxation rules in particular sales tax (e.g. Vat for UK, GST/HST for Canada) - a plus
• Proficient in double-entry bookkeeping concepts
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft EXCEL
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must work standard hours of the location supported
• Ability to work to strict and tight deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Prior Experience with Quick Books, Simply Accounting or Xero is desirable but not required

Working days:Monday to Saturday

Timings: 10 AM to 6:30 PM