Senior Accountant

Job description

At Richemont North America, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

 

Senior Accountant 

 

The senior accountant will support the financial closing and financial operation & controlling process for various functions of the Canadian Branch, assuring month-end and year-end closings in compliance with group and company policies and procedures.

 

Based in Mississauga, ON

Responsibilities

Coordinate, support and assist in the following key responsibilities:

 

Account Receivable
       •  Coding cheques, Prepare bank deposits, Mail customer cheques to Lockbox, Provide documents to Shelton, CT

 

  Account Payable

 Streamline payment processes with local partners: government, customs, airport, vendors.

·  Manual/Excel cheque book management and printing.
·  VIM management.
·  Code invoices for entry and workflow routing.
·  Key point of contact for invoice coding.
·  Monitor accruals.
·  Supervise NSPO process for all RCI functions.

 

FP&A local support

·  Support the financial outlook of RCI functions (actuals, budget, forecasts, variances)
·  Facilitate monthly close process: collaboration with business partners, ensure respect of deadlines, ensure data accuracy.
·  Track CAPEX spending by project. Identify and communicate potential issues.
·  Support preparation of monthly reporting, track key performance metrics, assist management in budget preparation.

 

Specific support to Operational Functions

·  Proforma Invoices
·  Inventory Reconciliation
·  Destruction
·  Pending Credits for Returns
·  Support financial presentations as needed

 

Qualifications

 

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other relevant field.
·  2-4 years of accounting, financial planning &analysis, financial experience, preferably in a corporate environment

 

Technical skills / abilities:

·  Background in accounting and finance principles.
·  Experience in SAP ERP platform.
·  Strong PC skills, including knowledge of MS-Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables), PowerPoint. Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud helpful.
·  Good understanding of financial systems (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet analysis).

 

Personal skills:

·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
·  Proficient in the English language; proficiency in French (an asset)
·  Excellent written and verbal skills
·  Well organized, and able to work independently
·  Strong analytical skills with a high level of integrity
·  Great attention to detail
·  Ability to be proactive, problem-solving and adapt to change
·  Ability to work both independently and as a team player; comfortable taking on big and small tasks alike

 

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

WE OFFER  

Richemont cares about our associates’   health and wellbeing and offers a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include company sponsored health, dental, drug, and vision programs. We offer access to the employee assistance program to support you and your household members through life’s challenges. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and the RRSP  program with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our package includes a maternity leave top-up program and paid time off. We also encourage associates   to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.

Accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.