Senior Financial Accountant

• Researching and preparing accounting analysis memos in compliance with IFRS for accounting transactions including but not limited to complex revenue recognition transactions and acquisition/investment transactions
• Staying up-to-date on IFRS changes and supporting accounting impact assessments for new standards or business changes
• Supporting monthly quarterly and year-end close including consolidation note disclosure and other publicly disclosed documents such as Managements Discussion & Analysis Management Proxy Circular and Annual Information Form
• Preparing monthly financial reports and analysis including detailed analysis of balance sheet accounts income statement and statement of cash flows
• Supporting full cycle fixed asset accounting
• Liaising with various banks and reviewing the administration setup and maintenance of Ballards bank accounts and banking systems including setup in Oracle ERP
• Providing accounting support to European subsidiary including preparation/review of account reconciliations and leading year-end statutory audit
• Compiling and analyzing data to support financial analysis and reporting
• Reviewing documenting and implementing internal controls for responsible areas in compliance with SOX and ensuring that relevant processes are aligned to SOX
• Opportunities to work on other ad hoc and special projects as needed

• Professional accounting designation (CPA - CA or CGA)
• Minimum 5 years working experience in accounting preferably public company audit experience
• Public company reporting and experience with multi-currency companies is required
• Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS) including experience researching and analyzing complex IFRS issues
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical abilities with high attention to detail
• Takes ownership and is results oriented with a focus on quality
• Strong software skills with both accounting systems and the Microsoft suite of products. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with Oracle ERP is an asset
• Ability to multi-task work independently prioritize and problem solve effectively
• Ability to flexibly adapt and work on different finance areas with a keen willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team player with the confidence to work independently when required

Required Experience:

Senior IC