Position Overview : The Accountant manages, maintains, and performs general accounting activities while carrying out their duties and responsibilities in a competent, trustworthy, and loyal manner. The Accountant is expected to maintain a level of work that is quality-based, timely, efficient, and professional on behalf of IMW.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Prepare and / or review and approve general ledger entries.
- Manage the month-end close process and ensure it is timely and accurate.
- Maintain general ledger and reconcile sub-systems (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Work in Progress, Intercompany balances).
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
- Inventory Management including managing daily / annual physical count process.
- Create and maintain projects in the SAP system, and perform POC Revenue recognition.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and support Annual / year audit activity.
- Prepare and / or review and approve Bank, Vendor, Receivables, and Card reconciliations
- Provide reasons for key variances in a manufacturing setup of financial results.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecast / Other management reports.
- Prepare and submit monthly GST / PST & Other statutory returns
- Provide information support for the preparation and filing of tax returns.
- Maintain an adequate system of record retention within the company.
- Know and understand workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities.
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Maintain a safe working environment within the department and on each job.
- Use the protective clothing, devices, and equipment required for the job.
- Complete all applicable quality records.
- Perform work in accordance with IMW-documented policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications : Education :
Completion of a business degree with a focus on accounting.Experience :
Experience in a manufacturing environment & SAP preferred.Proficient with 2-3 years of experience in periodic closure of books of accounts and financial statement preparation.Physical :
Regularly required to stand walk or sit; use hands to operate computers and office equipment; use vision and hearing to deal with communication and office materials.Language :
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.Ability to make decisions, give clear and concise directions, and carry them out.Computer Skills :
Proficient in SAPExpert knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteCertifications / Licences / Permits
SAP FICO preferredAccountingOther :
Strong accounting skills.Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.Strong understanding of SAP systems and Project costing.Experience in information and management reporting.Ability to be both strategic and hands-on.Superior interpersonal and communicative skills.The high degree of interpersonal and communicative skills.Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.