Sr. Analyst, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Bring your expertise in complex accounting to a dynamic team, where you'll tackle challenging issues and craft technical accounting solutions in areas like financial instruments, acquisitions, and contract analysis.

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This is a 14-month contract.

Who- the Company :

Established and reputable international public mining company headquartered in Vancouver.

What- the Role :

The Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting and Reporting will report to the Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting.

The Analyst will have financial reporting responsibilities, analyze accounting issues and assist with ad hoc projects related to financial reporting as they arise.

The Analyst will join an experienced team that values working collaboratively on projects to improve development opportunities.

The Technical Accounting and Reporting group works closely as a team and with collaborators across the company. This role plays a meaningful role on the team and is responsible for foundational tasks that support their career growth into a well-rounded finance professional.

The successful candidate is expected to be team-oriented, demonstrate clear communication skills and be able to resolve issues systematically showing close attention to accuracy and detail.

Technical Accounting, Modelling and Projects

• Analyze complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting position papers. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, financial instruments, impairment, acquisitions, dispositions and contracts analysis.
• Provide consultation and advice on technical accounting questions that arise across the company.
• Prepare discounted cash flow models for impairment analysis of mine sites and valuation of financial instruments.
• Monitor, analyze and implement new and amended IFRS pronouncements. This includes calculating transitional effects and communicating the effects to partners across the company.
• Assist in advising relevant team members on the financial impact of potential transactions prior to their finalization.
• Assist with ad hoc projects related to emerging financial reporting developments such as Environment, Social and Governance reporting, projects to improve our processes and providing education sessions on relevant financial reporting topics.

Quarterly and Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual external consolidated financial statements and disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
• Supervise and prepare analysis of short- and long-term commodity price estimates, discount rates and inflation rates.
• Interact with and advise mine sites on accounting issues and assist with the preparation of reporting checklists.
• Identify and propose SOX controls as a result of significant transactions or new accounting policies.
• Prepare journal entries for complicated accounting topics such as pensions and valuation of debt instruments.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Be a courageous safety leader, by adhering to and sponsoring safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Be open and willing to adapt to change in a team environment.
• Be able to continuously learn through various methods and circumstances, which include reading IFRS guidance, learning through review notes from work performed, attending group brainstorming sessions, attending meetings with collaborators, and interacting with managers and directors directly on the team.
• Interact and communicate expertly with other head office departments and site operations.
• Understand how to set goals and prioritize tasks.

Who- the Candidate :

• CPA, CA designation with 2-3 years of post-designation experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of IFRS is required.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and internal controls is crucial.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in teams on complex topics while paying careful attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, think critically and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Sophisticated skills in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with OneStream is an asset

How Much :

$103,000 - $127,000 + discretionary completion bonus. The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity +

• Health Spending Account
• Extended Health Care (no dental)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Sick Leave (5 days)
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Where :

Vancouver, Hybrid work model of in-office / remote, 3 days onsite

When & How to Apply :

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration.

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