Accountant

About this role

Job purpose  The Accountant performs full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and related Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities for five operating companies within the Kryton Group. Responsibilities span multiple  entities  and  currencies.  The  role  follows  established  policies,  procedures,  and  accounting standards and refers unusual or complex matters to the Controller.  Duties and Responsibilities  1.   Financial Close, Reporting and Analysis  Perform full-cycle accounting, including data entry, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.  Complete month-end close, consolidation, financial analysis, and segment reporting accurately and on  time.      Apply appropriate cut-off procedures and accounting standards to ensure accurate financial statements.      Prepare year-end schedules and reconciliations and respond to questions from external accountants.      Assist with annual budget preparation and monitor and report variances.      Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent application across all companies. 2.   Multi-Entity and International Accounting       Review accounting records for overseas entities and liaise with external accountants as required.       Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances on a timely basis.       Track foreign exchange rates and review currency revaluations. 3.   Treasury and Cash Management       Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to support effective working capital management.       Perform bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.       Maintain loan repayment schedules and liaise with banks as required.       Review and record investment portfolio transactions.  4.   Inventory, Costing and Fixed Assets       Oversee inventory counts and prepare inventory, costing, margin, ratio, and variance reports.       Maintain fixed asset registers and amortization schedules. 5.   Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Internal Controls       Maintain effective internal controls, data integrity, and credit and collections processes.       Ensure vendor payments are processed in accordance with credit terms and the approval matrix.       Provide coverage for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable during staff absences.  6.   Compliance, Process Improvement and Team Support       Compile information and complete Statistics Canada surveys.       Develop, maintain, and follow standardized process documentation and accounting practices.       Partner with other departments and provide cross-functional support.      Complete other related projects and duties as assigned.  Competencies   1.   Fostering Communication - Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.  2.   Initiative - Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.  3.   Teamwork - Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.  4.   Achievement Orientation - Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.  5.   Using Information Technology – using software and technology to accomplish one’s work.   6.   Ensuring Accountability - Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability, and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.  7.   Accounting and Reporting – Understand and applying accounting and reporting concepts and methodologies.   8.   Finance Budgeting, Planning and Reporting – Providing advice and services on financial planning, budgeting, reporting and financial coding to ensure the optimal allocation of financial resources to organizational objectives.   9.   Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making.   Qualifications       Education: College diploma or degree in Accounting or a related field.       Experience: At least 2 (two) years in a multi-company, multi-currency, computerized accounting environment, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.      Technology: Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word and Outlook; familiarity with Power BI is an asset.      ERP and Manufacturing: Experience maintaining, operating, implementing, or integrating ERP modules, together with strong knowledge of manufacturing inventory management and financial  analysis.      Communication and Service: Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service orientation.      Organization and Adaptability: Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management; able to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to a changing  environment.  Working conditions Regular work weeks are 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day. Regular working hours starts at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm. Office employees are expected to work in an office environment with the frequent use of the computer.  Physical requirements      Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment like computers     Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees via phone or in person      Able to sit for long hours with occasional standing and walking      Ability to carry and lift loads up to 5 kg when needed  Direct reports  This role directly reports to the Controller.