Sr Accounting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada International Financial Data Services Full time

Sr Accounting Specialist
Permanent

30 Adelaide Str, East
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 3G9
Canada

Job Description 

Who We Are

With its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, International FinancialData Services (IFDS) is a world-leading provider of outsourcing and technologysolutions to the financial services industry. IFDS services over 240 financialorganizations around the world, providing solutions to a wide range of globalasset managers, wealth managers, banks, and insurance companies. With employeesand partners located throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the IFDSenterprise supports more than 17 million accounts with AUA of approximately CAD$4 trillion. IFDS Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg are 50/50 joint venturesbetween Boston-based State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leadingproviders of financial services to institutional investors, andConnecticut-based SS&C Technologies, a global provider of investment andfinancial software-enabled services and software for the global financialservices and healthcare industries.

Imagine Yourself at IFDS

Come experience a community like no other at International Financial DataServices (IFDS). We offer work opportunities driven by a passion for creatingmarket leading financial solutions, and a culture that nurtures collaboration,accountability, diversity & inclusion, and continuous learning. We’llprovide you with opportunities to develop your career. From ongoing trainingand development programs to experiences working with our global financialservices partners, you’ll be able to realize your full potential.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director – Corporate Controller, the role will providefinance support for the Canadian operations. Along with internal financial operations forCanada our Luxembourg and Ireland back-office accounting functions have beenoutsourced to the team in Toronto. The incumbentwill be in charge of general accounting activities for IFDS Canada such as balancesheet reconciliations, journal entry prep and control, financial statementpreparation, cash flow and other statutory and management reporting. This rolesupports and maintains both accounting software (Sage300) and Concurapplications for the three entities within the group. TheSenior Accountant works as trusted partner to the Corporate Controller andproviding assistance and guidance to the finance team members (AP, AR, billing& FP&A) on various systems, projects, analysis and payroll accountingfunctions.

This role is required to adhere to professional accounting ethical standards andpersonal conduct, demonstrating integrity throughout the execution of theiraccountabilities and duties. 

Role Responsibilities

  • All aspects of general accounting for IFDS Canada
  • Payroll accounting and control with ADP payroll system
  • Handle all aspect of treasury and banking accounting and control.
  • Discretionary spending accounting and control using SAP Concur cloud application
  • Regular maintenance of recurring entries as well as ad hoc accounting required by Controller
  • Foreign currency revaluation of foreign currency transactions
  • Accountable for all internal controls and polices related to banking, balance reconciliations, payroll and journal entry control
  • Manage general accounting details to achieve extremely tight monthly close and reconciliation process
  • Sage 300 system maintenance and control for users & processes
  • Full accountability for capex spending and control using third party Fixed asset subledger application
  • Prepare monthly statutory financial for review and critique with Corporate Controller and CFO
  • Take a leadership role in our annual external audit process as well as tax return support prep
  • Develop and improve full suite of existing HO general accounting policies and procedures that focus on key internal controls

Additional Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly cashflow and balance sheet variance reporting.
  • Prepare the annualcorporate tax provision supporting schedules.
  • Compile information forT106 reporting.
  • Annual Bank Compliancereporting.
  • Consolidate IFDS groupentities banks information for annual US government banking compliance reporting.
  • Self-Assess, remit andfile returns for taxes on Insurance premiums.
  • Support the controllerwith other ad-hoc requests


Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree orDiploma in Accounting or Finance is desirable
  • Accounting designation(CPA)
  • 3-5 years relatedexperience in medium sized corporate accounting environment
  • Experience using Sage 300 or similar general ledger/ERP system.
  • Advanced knowledge inMicrosoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and data management &analysis
  • Excellent communication(written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-starter, strongorganizational skills to achieve strict monthly reporting timeline. timelines.
  • Looking for someone with the desire to learn and ambition to be promoted to Assistant Controller type role in 3-5 years.
  • Technology oroutsourcing services industry experience an asset
  • Experience of usingOffice Connect/ Adaptive Reporting Tool or similar reporting analytical tools
  • Experience of usingmulti-currency general ledger systems.
  • Strong generalaccounting knowledge Experience of balance sheet account reconciliation,and control.
  • General HST, VAT andIncome Tax knowledge & understanding an asset
  • Good working knowledge ofUS GAAP accounting principles/practices.
  • Identifiesopportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of workprocesses.
  • Contributes to settingwork priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals,objectives and business solutions.
  • Seeks information andinput to fully understand the cause of problems.
  • Maintainsprofessionalism in difficult or stressful situations.
  • Contributes to teamdecisions and to the achievement of team goals and objectives.
  • Continuous learningmindset proactive in acquiring information to develop new skills toimprove job performance.
  • Grasps new material quickly and easily, andapplies new information, concepts and procedures in a constructive manner.

Work Model

Please note that the new hire will be required to attend in-person training during the initial 4-6 weeks of onboarding at our 30 Adelaide Street East location. Following this, they will transition to our existing hybrid working model, with a minimum of one in-office day per week.

AODA Statement

IFDS Canada encourages applications from all qualifiedindividuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodationneeded to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish tothank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be awarethat only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for thisposition.

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