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Corporate Accountant

Accounting & Finance
Permanent
Hybrid – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted on November 20, 2024
Looking for a dynamic Corporate Accountant ready to grow with a leading organization! If you’re a designated CPA with 1 to 3 years of experience, with strong IFRS and month-end close background, we want to hear from you. This role offers the chance to work on complex accounting transactions, corporate reporting, and cross-department collaboration while mastering advanced systems and tools. Read Full Description

Corporate Accountant

Looking for a dynamic Corporate Accountant ready to grow with a leading organization! If you’re a designated CPA with 1 to 3 years of experience, with strong IFRS and month-end close background, we want to hear from you. This role offers the chance to work on complex accounting transactions, corporate reporting, and cross-department collaboration while mastering advanced systems and tools.

Who- the Company:

Established and reputable international public mining company headquartered in Vancouver.

What- the Role:  

The Corporate Accountant oversees full-cycle accounting for corporate ledgers, managing complex transactions, treasury accounting, and corporate reporting. Key responsibilities include month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, internal controls, and strategic reporting. This role requires a system-savvy team player who excels with ERP tools and collaborates effectively across Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Consolidation teams.

  • Uphold and promote safety and environmental procedures.
  • Prepare and process journal entries, including bank, debt, derivatives, foreign currency, pension accruals, and fair market value adjustments.
  • Liaise with the treasury department on debt, derivatives, hedging, and foreign exchange transactions.
  • Handle treasury accounting using software tools like Integrity.
  • Load and review monthly ledgers in consolidation software (HFM) for accuracy.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual notes for consolidated financial statements.
  • Create monthly schedules and account reconciliations for senior management review.
  • Provide information to the tax department for corporate tax returns and audits.
  • Produce non-consolidated financial statements for tax filings.
  • Prepare audit working papers and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and procedures.
  • Drive process improvements for financial close and internal control efficiency.
  • Collaborate on ad-hoc projects, including system implementations and testing.

Who- the Candidate:

    • CPA designation and 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience working for a large company in the accounting department (preferably as part of the corporate accounting function)
    • Proficient ledger accountant with strong IFRS and month-end close background
    • Experience with financial and management reporting
    • Awareness of SOX and internal control environment experience
    • Capability to work with other departments and understand sophisticated business transactions, provide recommendations and communicate accounting conclusions effectively
    • Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver on tight deadlines
    • Ability to work independently and inventively with minimal direction
    • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
    • Strong digital literacy, with expert spreadsheet skills
    • Experience with top-tier ERP and consolidation systems, and other financial reporting software

How Much:

$82,000-95,000 commensurate with experience + annual performance bonus, profit share plan, health + personal spending account, extended health, 3 weeks’ vacation and many additional perks!

Where:

Vancouver, Hybrid work model of in-office/remote, 3 days onsite.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon. If you do yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “APPLY NOW” and send us your resume.

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