What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant in Canada.
This role sits within a dynamic accounting function supporting complex, multi-entity operations in a global maritime and logistics environment. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust month-end close processes, and compliance with ASPE and IFRS standards. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity across multiple systems while supporting both statutory reporting and internal management reporting. You will collaborate closely with finance, operations, and commercial teams in a highly cross-functional setting. The role also involves working on joint venture accounting, audit support, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to contribute to a large-scale, international organization with a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence.
\n- Manage the month-end close process for assigned entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across multiple systems.
- Prepare and review financial statements, consolidated results, and statutory reporting in accordance with ASPE and IFRS standards.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, overheads, operating expenses, fuel, and trade-related costs.
- Record and analyze equity income from joint venture arrangements and ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Support year-end audit activities, including preparation of schedules, documentation, impairment analysis, and technical accounting papers.
- Ensure accurate system integration and reconciliation across platforms such as Oracle, IMOS, and Concur.
- Maintain insurance claims accounting records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
- Contribute to process improvements, internal controls enhancement, and efficiency initiatives within the accounting function.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
- 5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a large or complex organizational environment.
- Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS accounting standards with hands-on financial reporting experience.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle and Power BI is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and audit support.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to manage large datasets, meet strict deadlines, and operate in a structured, process-driven environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Employer-sponsored pension (RRSP) plan for long-term financial security
- Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Bonus program and additional performance-based incentives
- Gym membership allowance and wellness-focused benefits
- Learning and development opportunities for continuous professional growth
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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