Finance Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Speech Processing Solutions GmbH

Description

• The stable environment of a world leading company selling products under the strong, well known and recognized Philips brand
• A working environment in line with our

• A great work atmosphere in a dynamic team striving for innovation and with room for creativity
• Excellent learning opportunities and room for individual development
• Three weeks' vacation / year and one week Holiday shut down
• Pet friendly work environment

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the global Finance Team, you will manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, journal entries, accounts payables, accounts receivable, taxes and reporting for our Canadian and US operations.

• Process, reconcile and prepare financial accounts and reporting packs for the North American organization ensuring compliance with internal controls and both company and government regulations
• Assist on yearly reporting for fiscal and audit reporting
• Prepare monthly journal entries, monthly financial statements, tax reports and provide analysis on variance and Ad Hoc reporting and analysis
• Assist Director of Finance on both Canada and USA offices' financial matters as it relates to statutory reporting and provide a professional opinion for various matters
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance against budgets, forecast to support the organization's strategic goals
• Liaise with external vendors regarding tax, statutory reporting and ensure consistent cashflow and maintain timely payments to various service providers, taxes, and other nonbudgetary payments.

• Your 5+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in financial analyst and/or accounting (SaaS environment would be a plus)
• Your relevant education (e.g., degree level in Finance)
• Your expertise in MS Office, Excel, SAP and knowledge of US tax would be a plus
• Your strong communication and problemsolving skills as well as your ability to work in an international team.
• Your desire to keep track of complex financial data, your analytical and selfguided approach as well as your ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• A team player with a high degree of initiative, collaborating crossfunctionally and with a cando approach.