Senior Accountant
The Organization
Veridos GmbH creates secure and pioneering identification and identity solutions. The joint venture between Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, Munich, and Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin, pools the specialist expertise, many years of experience, and innovative power of the two largest German providers for high-security technologies to serve the international market. Veridos offers its customers a unique product portfolio from a single source. For instance, it covers the entire value chain for passports, from paper right through to the eGates. The German Company is a reliable partner valued by governments and public authorities throughout the world.
Summary
Responsible for the full cycle accounting of the subsidiary. Ensuring financial data accuracy, integrity and adherence to strict reporting deadlines is paramount.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the full accounting cycle of the general ledger (GL) and reconciliation of payroll, accruals, bank reconciliation, pre-payments and tax accounts
- Ensure all accounts are reconciled to the GL and are properly supported with appropriate back up documentation
- Resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Responsible for all Intercompany Transactions. ensuring reconciliations are completed within deadlines.
- Responsible for the monthly IFRS financial reporting and analysis of financial statements including income taxes
- Prepare and monitor expense and capex budgets as required
- Review the accuracy of ITC claims and stay abreast of sales tax, corporate tax development and assess impact to the organization
- Liese with internal and external auditors to satisfy all audit information requirements and queries.
- Ensure clear visibility and up-to-date documentation overall tax matters as well as compliance with laws & regulations
- Responsible for the accounts receivable process and collect funds within approved terms
- Responsible for the accounts payable process including setting up electronic payments
- Responsible for cost analysis and inventory valuation
- In charge of all month end and yearend closing activities
- Ensure gaps in policies and processes are addressed and improved
- Comply with Veridos Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures and report any incidents, issues and/or concerns to the immediate supervisor
- Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements
Work Experience:
- 7+ years of relevant work experience on full cycle accounting
- Canadian accounting experience is a must
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience with ZOHO, or other similiar ERP
- Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs
- Advanced skills in Excel (i.e.: databases, pivots, nesting complex formulas)
- Attention to detail is essential
- High attention to meeting reporting deadlines and being proactive
- Time management – ability to manage and prioritize workload
- Willing to adapt to changing circumstances and environments
- Embrace new ideas and be enterprising, resourceful and adaptable
- Highly fluent in English is a requirement, excellent verbal and written communication
Education:
- Degree in Accounting, CA, CPA or CGA designation
Working Conditions
- Home and Office setting
- Required to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
- Meet strict financial calendar deadlines
Additional Information:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Veridos/Giesecke+Devrient ePayments Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or valid work permit.
Please note: Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates. Your application may be kept on file for up to two years.
Veridos Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to contact us, please contact Human Resources at jointheteam@veridos.com