Senior Accountant

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This Senior Accountant role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end and quarter-end close, and the preparation of financial statements and investment packages for external stakeholders including institutional investors and lenders. The position involves supporting complex financial structures, contributing to process improvements, and mentoring junior staff.

What you will be doing

• Perform full-cycle accounting including month-end and quarter-end close procedures
• Prepare financial statements and investment packages for institutional investors and lenders
• Maintain working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for period-end closings
• Support the financial setup and integration of new joint ventures and securitization structures
• Liaise with external investors and financial institutions on reporting and transaction matters
• Enhance financial reporting processes by improving documentation, templates, and procedures
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members

What the role requires

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of ASPE
• Experience with consolidation and intercompany eliminations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interact professionally with senior stakeholders and meet tight deadlines

Designations

What your resume should make obvious

Screeners spend seconds on a first pass. For this role, these are the things worth putting where they will be seen.

• State whether you trained at a national or regional public accounting firm
• Specify the accounting standard you report under: ASPE or IFRS
• Describe your experience with investment reporting or preparing packages for institutional investors or lenders
• Quantify your consolidation experience: number of entities, frequency, complexity of intercompany eliminations
• Mention experience with joint ventures, securitizations, or other multi-party financial structures if applicable
• Highlight any mentorship or supervision of junior accountants

Where people in this role usually come from

Candidates typically come from public accounting backgrounds at national or regional firms, or from finance roles in sectors with complex ownership structures and institutional investor reporting requirements.