Controllership/Closing and reporting Role
We are looking for an autonomous and motivated Accountant to join our closing and reporting team. The person will support, monitor and lead the delivery of our financial accounting processes and will also seek to go beyond standard accounting service.
Working with our outsource partners; this role requires strong customer engagement and compliance skills, and the agility to respond to a rapidly evolving business environment. Reporting to the Closing & Reporting team leader, your scope will include (but not limited to) below:
- Delivery of the financial accounting processes throughout the monthly cycle (including the delivery of the financial statements on month end)
- Managing and partnering with our outsource provider in making sure we are adhered to the basic principles, ensure strong review mechanism over PL/BS/TB, respective journals and month end process as a whole
- Liaising with internal partners on day to day performance management
- Contribute to immediate day-to-day issue resolution and to their long term improvement in coordination
- Measuring performance against define KPIs for your scope and presenting the monthly review of process to stakeholders and top management
- Ensure periodic SOX Control compliance as applicable, Support and liaise with Internal/External Auditors during SOX and Substantiate audits, so as to ensure a fully compliant environment
- Ensuring documentation (policies, procedures etc.) is appropriately maintained on offshore activities and onshore activities
What you’ll bring
- Good accounting/IFRS knowledge with a CPA or equivalent
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company, and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec
- Knowledge of SAP and experience with HFM. Business processes (such as General Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Planning & Reporting, Intercompany Accounting and Analytics) is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
- Ability to analyze and define business problems, to identify appropriate operational or process solutions
- Strong technical skills in MS Office suite, proficiency in excel is a plus
- Ability to adapt to change, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person