Interim Senior Accountant

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You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career.

We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! Our Finance Department located at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for :

Senior Accountant - Interim position for 18 months

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties related to month-end closing, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, investment and intercompany reconciliations, loan amortization schedules, and year-end audit assistance.

This position will ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and accounting records in accordance with the ASPE and / or IFRS and company policies.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for assisting with other entities within the group and any ad-hoc projects as requested.

Key responsibilities include :

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording and reporting of transactions.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities including reconciliations, journal entry postings, accruals, and preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile and post monthly statements for multiple properties from the property manager.
• Prepare and file monthly GST returns for multiple entities.
• Manage and reconcile investment schedules in multiple currencies ensuring accurate recording of dividends, interest, and capital gains / losses.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany interest and transactions ensuring timely and accurate recording and reporting.
• Develop and maintain loan amortization schedules and maintaining summary of any intercompany loans and their terms.
• Prepare working papers, reconciliations, and schedules for year-end audits ensuring deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting of transactions including review of outstanding related party balances.
• Continuously review and improve accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with ASPE / IFRS and company policies.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Assist with other entities within the group as needed.
• Provide support for any ad-hoc projects as requested by management.

The successful candidate should possess the following :

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Professional image, reflecting positively on the company.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Good communication skills within a team environment.
• Initiative to isolate and solve problems.
• Ability to relate to all levels of personnel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance.
• CPA designation or in final stages of completion
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting in a large organization, including managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and preparing working papers, reconciliations, and schedules for year-end audits.
• Strong understanding of ASPE / IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with investment and intercompany transactions, loan amortization, and month-end closing procedures.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (PeopleSoft, D365, Yardi).

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including :

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
• Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

If you are a well organized, self-motivated, individual who has a positive attitude and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

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