A critical member of the management team, directing accounting practices, supervising all accounting functions related to the preparation of financial statements, business planning, budgeting, expense control, analyzing and making recommendations regarding profitability of the business.
Specific responsibilities include:
Acts as a financial advisor to plant management providing financial reports, analysis and planning, budget control, accounting methods and profit/loss reporting.
Financial analysis and reporting to business group management monthly, quarterly, annually.
Designs and implements sound internal controls that will ensure the safeguarding of company assets in a cost effective manner
Prepares various statistical reports, as required by plant management to assist with business decisions and development
Takes initiative to search for and recommend changes and improvements to systems, productivity measures.
Establishes and implements as required policies and procedures following accepted IFRS
Other projects and duties as required as a key member of the plant management team.
Interfaces with:
Shared Services
Business Unit Management
Corporate Accounting
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required. CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
Minimum ten years experience in a manufacturing environment; preferably in either cost or managerial accounting
Knowledge and experience with financial systems a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Working understanding of IFRS
Demonstrated interpersonal, integrity and leadership capability
Strong prioritization and organization skills
Ability to function effectively in a matrix management reporting relationship
Initiative and desire to progress to greater responsibility and challenge; flexibility regarding relocation preferred to achieve
