Accountant, Treasury

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada. We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.

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Position Summary

Responsible for all core processes related to North America treasury operations.

Performs day-to-day treasury activities to meet financial obligations of the North American companies: including those related to cash flow forecasts, borrowings and currency requirements, cash and forecast reporting requirements. Allocates and manages cash balances locally and within local banking structures, as well as managing daily cash-on hand needs within Pernod Ricard parameters.

Key liaison with HQ Treasury team, located in Paris, for routine and daily matters. Communicating short-term forecasts and daily cash needs. Responsible for maintaining compliance with Pernod Ricard treasury guidelines.

Knowledgeable of treasury best practices and internal controls over treasury operations. Ensure policies and procedures meet the organization’s objectives and needs. Maintains bank documentation and responsible for account maintenance, including administration and security for banking applications. Key liaison for local banking relationships – trouble shooting issues and assessing new business needs.

Responsible for developing short-term cash forecasts within a complex account structure for North American entities, working with larger accounting team to gather input and improve accuracy. Reconciling forecasts to actuals on a daily or weekly basis and trouble-shooting gaps.

Note: This is a contract position for approximately 12-18 months.

Key Responsibilities

• OHSA - Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son’s Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.
• Daily banking transactions including prior day reporting, payment releases (manual wires, tax payments, electronic file transfers) and regular bank deposits.
• Responsible for the daily cash disbursement issue resolution with our banking partners.
• Develops reports and maintains templates within our banking applications.
• Leads banking related change initiatives (new bank accounts or services), working with bank, Finance and IT to develop test plans and documentation
• Prepares and monitors daily cash flow forecasts for all entities.
• Prepares bank confirmations for all bank accounts for annual audit and other audit support.
• Responsible for updating bank documentation (signature cards, banking resolutions, service documentation) for all bank accounts to ensure that deletions and additions are handled in a timely manner.
• Responsible for monthly liquidity and forecast reporting for all entities.
• Completes month end treasury close process for Canadian entities.
• Support GL team with transactional data, reports and ad-hoc requests as needed

Required Skills & Abilities

• Technical savvy - ability to understand and clearly articulate business processes to IT personnel in order to resolve system issues
• Good working knowledge of the integration of business transactions within the ERP system
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and controls related to cash and treasury best practices
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and JDE Enterprise One. High degree of initiative, achievement drive, change orientation, team commitment.
• 5-6 years’ experience in a Finance environment
• Must be able to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Must be able to deliver high quality results to a strict timetable, organized and awareness of deadlines. Overtime required at month end and during projects
• Able to work within a complex financial structure
• Team oriented

Education

• Required: University Degree: Business / Accounting background
• Preferred: Treasury / Banking background
• May track or report data and handle administrative tasks

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com . For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20.

Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.

Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders.

The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “Good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis.

Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.