Corporate Accountant

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation.

Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

We are currently seeking an Accountant. Reporting to the

Assistant-Controller, the ideal candidate will play a key role overseeing financial statements and reports, you will responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING THE ROLE

• Record journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, review bank reconciliations;
• Reconcile inter-company transactions;
• Accounting for fixed assets and associated depreciation;
• Prepare monthly consolidation entries;
• Develop and prepare various monthly value added analyses;
• Provide high-level support to assistant-controller in certain financial analyses and special projects, example : FX analysis, capitalization of projects, etc;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis;
• Prepare quarterly and annual translated financial statements;
• Participate in the preparation of annual audit files;
• Participate in various special projects to improve the book closure process;
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls;
• Assist in the budgeting process by providing financial data to help the FP&A team;
• Communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including management, auditors, and other departments, to provide financial information, analysis, and support.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting within the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field.
• CPA designation.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role involved with the full accounting cycle.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and their implications.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Strong knowledge of Excel and ERP system.
• Knowledge of Workday Finance is an asset.
• Bilingualism, French and English.

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and

corporate responsibility define our values.