Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world's best-known confectionary brands.

Belvika is currently seeking a Senior Financial & Reporting Analyst for its Export facility, located in Mississauga. The Senior Financial & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Senior accountant in managing, directing, and processing of accounting transactions, including the month end close, analysis and administrative support, preparing reporting and striving for continual process improvement to ensure effective delivery of finance-related services, while leading, training and mentoring junior team members in these and other tasks.

The successful candidate will:

• Complete the month end close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of month end financial reporting processes.
• Complete ongoing weekly and monthly internal reporting, including inventory valuation proofs and margin validation.
• Analyze, investigate and assist in the resolution of any accounting transaction or ERP related matters.
• Supervise and assist in posting and accounting treatment of AR and AP transactions, as required.
• Manage and complete the month end close and initial financial reporting
• Provide support to establish production item profitability reports.
• Participate in the financial modeling and due diligence efforts related to the company's new business, major capital expenditure and M&A activities, as appropriate.
• Provide support to the annual operating plan and budget process for the Company.
• Manage and verify validity of account discrepancies and customer issues by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service department, and customers.
• Delegate and resolve customer related issues by examining customer records via the AFDA process.
• Review and lead the process around the month-end close tasks and reconciliations.
• Analyze and provide commentary on location-based margin results.
• Support month end variance review with analysis and explanations as required.
• Identify and work to build a resolution for accounting matters as they arise.
• Support month end variance review with analysis and explanations as required.
• Prepare support and analysis for year-end audit related items and tax returns and provisions.
• Annually liaise with and prepare information for the external auditors. Work with auditors through completion of the audit.
• Be responsible for general management and completion of regulatory and other documents as required.
• Partner with departments to gain an understanding of financial results.
• Assist in the training and development of junior accounting staff.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks as required.
• Support the business in monitoring internal controls and financial policies & procedures.
• Respond to requests for information internally and externally on time.
• Engage with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Work experience requirements:

• Preferred CPA or equivalent designation, with some Canadian experience
• Post-secondary degree or diploma related to Accounting required.
• Experience demonstrating a high level of discretion with confidential information.

Key technical & behavioural competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and above average analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities based on business needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle difficult workplace situations in a calm and discreet manner.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Communication

• Demonstrates courtesy, tact, and discretion
• Verbal and writing skills: communicates clearly, concisely, and correctly to fulfill purpose and meet needs of the audience
• Listening Skills: responds to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication
• Presents information in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
• Encourages and accepts feedback

Information Management

• Demonstrates accountability, discretion, and sound judgement in managing resources
• Information systems
• Analyzes, evaluates, and applies relevant information from a variety of sources

Teamwork

• Works with others to contribute to effective working relationships and achievement of goals
• Able to cooperate to achieve work unit or department goals
• Shows respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others
• Conflict resolution

Professional Behavior

• Attendance and Punctuality
• Accepts and acts on constructive feedback to modify performance
• Abides by workplace policies
• Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability

Change Management

• Works effectively in a variety of situations
• Embraces new methods of working and remains productive through transition periods
• Adapts quickly to deal with new responsibilities and issues.
• Ensures own understanding of change initiatives.
• Addresses any negative results of change in a realistic and constructive manner

Belvika is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training, and an interesting and challenging work environment. We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.