Finance Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting for a Regional Finance team including the variance analysis reporting to the Supervisor / Manager related to Holcim and its related businesses in Canada and US as well as all associated Shared Services organizations.

The successful candidate will also provide support to the various SAP system integration and testing for all types of projects related to acquisitions, merger and support upgrades.

The Finance Specialist will also provide ongoing support in the completion of the statutory financial statements reporting and audits.

Finally, the candidate will also provide support for accounting related to, but not limited to, pension accounting.

Position Responsibilities

• Support completion of annual external group and statutory financial statement audits and quarterly reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of legal entity financial statement and notes disclosures.
• Assist Supervisor on all daily / month-end / year end activities related to Regional Finance North America accounting including but not limited to Accruals, Cash Flow Forecasting, Actual reporting and Budgeting.
• Provide various mergers and acquisitions performance monitoring report on a quarterly basis and as required.
• Submit required monthly entries related to Accruals and other activities as required.
• Provide monthly NABS cost reporting including monthly variance analysis.
• Provide support on all accounts for analysis as required.
• Provide support on SAP entries related to US GAAP restatements.
• Participate in various UAT initiatives within the organization related to general accounting.
• Recognize and communicate potential issues / risks
• Adherence to Minimum Control Standards (MCS) and SOX requirements.

Key Competencies

• Strong and demonstrated understanding of US GAAP and IFRS Accounting Principles including internal controls.
• Systems knowledge to effectively utilize and leverage the SAP system.
• Able to assess and resolve problems within a defined framework
• Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work
• Able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Able to handle stress and competing priorities
• Strong team player with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Excellent IFRS and US GAAP reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business with a major in Accounting.
• CPA designation with 2 to 3 years of post-designation experience
• Proficient in using SAP accounting modules.
• Strong excel skills are mandatory (able to handle large volume of transactions and analyze)
• Knowledge of accounting within the manufacturing and / or construction industry would be an asset.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications other than Excel.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.