Title: Sr. Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Schedule: Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 days from home.
Location: Kitchener- Waterloo, ON
Company Background
Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian Division of Carlsberg Breweries A/S which is the World’s 3rd largest brewer and one of the fastest growing brewers in the World. With over 100 beer brands in our portfolio Carlsberg sells beer in over 140 countries worldwide while producing beer under license in over 40 countries. Carlsberg Canada recently purchased Waterloo Brewing Ltd. so Carlsberg Canada includes the production, distribution and commercialization of Carlsberg and Waterloo products as well as various co-manufacturing partnerships.
Role Summary
The Sr Accountant is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating accounting activities associated with maintaining the General Ledger including management of the subledgers. This role will work closely with the Finance, and Supply Chain Business Partners, however, interacts with all departments to empower partnership with Finance to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy.
This role is based out of Carlsberg Brewery in Kitchener, with periodic travel to our Oakville office
Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 days from home.
Accountabilities:
- Perform & Execute month-end journal entries.
- Perform & Execute month-end accrual analysis to support finance business partner.
- Perform & Execute Account reconciliations.
- Perform and Support Inventory Reconciliations
- Support Year-end with Auditors
- Perform & Execute Statistics Canada reporting.
- Assist with Statistical Data journal entries.
- Support Purchase order process (training) and closing of old purchase orders.
- Support timely payments of vendor payments to avoid product interruptions.
- Support business personal expense review and processing
- Automate existing processes to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain operational partners to collectively drive business results.
- Assist in reviewing and signing of supplier payments.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in manufacturing finance.
- Support and maintain Carlsberg Compliance training and Accounting Guidelines
- Be an integral part of the Accounting Teams.
Qualifications:
- A University/College degree in accounting, along with a professional accounting designation such as CPA, or actively working towards obtaining one.
- 3-5 years relevant experience in accounting and at least 1 year of leadership experience.
- Must have a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and supply chain management concepts.
- Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
- Results-driven, self-starter with an innovative mindset.
- Demonstrated planning, leadership, and time management skills.
- Exceptional analytical and attention to detail skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact with all members of the extended finance team to work towards the core principles of the department.
- CPG Experience preferably within Food and Beverage industry
- Experience in the manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with accounting databases and systems (MS Dynamics Business Central & Jet Reports experience would be an asset)
CARLSBERG GROUP: BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW
For us growth has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.
Carlsberg Canada is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified professionals to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- Cost Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9
