PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst combines accounting skills with effective communication skills to provide appropriate financial information and undertake related accounts administration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support timely month-end close process such as preparing and posting journal entries in conjunction with Project Accounting.
· Complete monthly account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
· Investigate and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.
· Analyze accounts to ensure accuracy and help the team prepare for monthly review with Head Office.
· Prepare weekly reporting including, but not limited to, Revenue Tracker, Sales and Order book and Bank reconciliations.
· Manage costing and manufacturing postings in ERP and updating WIP schedule on a weekly basis.
· Coordinate with sales, operations, and project management to carry out tasks such as closing completed projects, Inventory adjustments and reports.
· Assist Controller in performing customer and project margin analysis.
· Support AP with coding questions, Concur batch posting and providing backup for contract hours.
· Assist in Treasury functions as required including initiating wire transfers and completing bank activities. Exposure to Foreign exchange contracts an asset.
· Assist Controller with monthly forecasting and annual budgeting.
· Support Controller in performing other analysis as required.
· Complete requests from Head Office as well as external auditors.
· Help build and maintain an environment of strong internal controls.
· Provide financial support and analysis to other areas of the business.
· Assist with Year-end Inventory count.
· Provide support for ERP.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Most work is performed in an office environment with occasional trips to the assembly floor and the warehouse.
· Most of work is done while sitting down. Occasional need to stand and talk.
· Works with computer for prolonged periods of time.
DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES:
- Behaves Ethically — Ensures own behaviour and team members’ behaviour is consistent with Mpac Langen standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
- Impact and influence — works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists
- Achievement Motivation — results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives
- Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
- Negotiating – presents positions in a reasoned manner, seeks win-win outcomes but understands when to say no.
- Team Leadership — effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision.
- Decision-making — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Organize— Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
- Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations.
- Hands-on approach, ready to “roll-up their sleeves” and stay close to the action.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting role
· Recently obtained recognized Accounting Designation (CPA) or nearing completion of designation
· Team player with strong presence; self-starter & proactive problem solver
· Accurate worker; attention to detail and able to work to strict deadlines
· In-depth understanding of ERP systems
· High level of proficiency in Excel
· Strong written and oral communication skills
