Assistant Finance Controller – RQ00568

Job title: Assistant Finance Controller – RQ00568

Company: Randstad


Job description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader? Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak? Do you have strong attention to detail?If so, this role may be for you! As a key member of the Finance team, the Assistant Finance Controller will be actively involved in all accounting and finance activities reporting to the Financial and Tax Controller.The details of this role that will help you decide if it’s the right move for you…Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Salary: $49/Hour
Duration: 20 months contract (Possibility of Extension)
Global opportunities for professional growth and developmentAdvantages

• Work full-time hours on a 20-month assignment
• Earn $49/hr
• Hybrid 3 days per week at the office (2 days remote), no specific days
• Schedule Core business hours between 8 am-6 pm – 40hrs / week

Responsibilities
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Manage the General Accounting function for the respective unit

• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting policies and procedures are in line with IFRS principles

• Ensure accurate financial reporting to Corporate headquarters in Paris, France

• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex, operational requirements

• Recommend, develop, and implement changes in financial reporting, accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency

• Manage/support processes for Corporate Canada and liaise with country finance shared services leads (P2P, OTC, RTR) when necessary

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of financial systems and reporting tools. Ensure the integrity of SAP to support the reliability of financial reporting (chart of accounts, functional areas, cost center maintenance, approval workflows etc.)

• Prepare and defend financial statements, supplementary schedules and reports; ensure they are accurate, valid and complete within prescribed submission deadlines

• Provide support on a variety of complex projects in all fields of finance, as needed

TAXATION

• Support annual Income Tax filings with external tax advisor and Corporate

• Coordinate Transfer Pricing documentation for the unit with Country Tax Lead and Tax Controller

• Maintain tax documentation in respect of procedures, filing requirements, returns and statements

FP&A

• Lead the preparation of timely and accurate variance analysis with comments on actuals vs. budget and forecasts

• Actively participate in monthly review meetings with Management

OTHER

• The position will also have the responsibility to participate in key Corporate Country Finance activities for Canada and assist the Finance team with any other country finance tasks as required under the supervision of the Financial and Tax Controller.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements· Able to obtain both Controlled Goods and Secret/NATO Secret Security Clearances upon hiring· Either a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience· Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA) or in the final stages of obtaining the designation is required· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within an accounting firm or a multinational organization· English both orally and in writing· Good proficiency in Microsoft Office suite· Excellent knowledge of accounting principles· Excellent knowledge of the Canada tax legislation· Good communication skills· Maturity and initiative, adaptability to new situations· Good organizational skills, attention to detail and respect for the work methodology· Ability and interest to use each opportunity to improve working methods and tools· Team player and autonomous· Able to demonstrate flexibility with job duties and scope of workPreferred Qualifications· Prior experience managing budgets, conducting in-depth financial analysis, creating and driving recommendations helpful· Financial Systems (i.e. SAP, Anaplan, BPC) experience preferredSummary
Are you interested in the Assistant Finance Controller role in Ottawa? Apply online today!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary: $49 per hour

Location: Nepean, ON

Job date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:39:06 GMT

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