Financial Analyst - General Accounting

Financial Analyst - General Accounting

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Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Your role and responsibilities

ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards.

The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Finance Service division in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

As a Financial Analyst, your will be responsible for :

Monthly closing and reporting : assist in the month end close process including preparing journal entries, ad hoc account reconciliation, and performing and updating monthly tasks.

Execute accounting analyses and reports. Participate in solving IG mismatches and ensuring timely and accurate reporting package and disclosures.

Internal Control and External Audit : participate in responding to external audit requests relating to year-end and quarter-end.

Perform monthly controls. Ensure compliance with financial guidelines and company policies. Participate in internal control testing and preparing relevant documentation.

• Projects : participate in projects and process improvements initiatives either related to systems, or structure changes.
• Optimization : assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures to continuously optimize and gain efficiency.
• Investigation : conduct investigations and reconciliations of accounts as necessary. This position reports to the General Accounting Manager.

Qualifications for the role

• Having completed or pending CPA is an asset.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Advanced experience of Excel and SAP.
• Proven ability to effectively work under pressure and within tight deadlines and high degree of flexibility.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perfectly Bilingual - French & English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare plan
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.

abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported.

Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups;

women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and / or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.

ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.

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