Assistant Controller - Mississauga, Canada - LRI Invest S.A.

LRI Invest S.A.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Location:
Mississauga, ON, Canada

Date Posted:
Mar 15, 2023

Description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund; from information delivery and regulatory products to fund platforms and tax services. The globally distributed service model has rapidly expanded through a combination of organic growth and more recently bolstered by acquisition. Service is now delivered by over 10,000+ staff across 50+ offices. The Apex Group administers circa $2.3 trillion in assets, including the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world
Assistant Controller

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The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and/or Review month end financial accounts for entities in the Americas region in collaboration with the team
Ensure all month end procedures are being followed and financial accounts are complete, accurate and within group timelines
Analyze monthly revenues to ensure they are complete and accurate
Review payroll costs to ensure they are complete and accurate
Ensure departmental procedures are produced and regularly maintained
Ensure that all reporting deadlines are met
Analyze and present monthly financial results to group finance
Prepare and coordinate the drafting and completion of the annual report and accounts for entities in the region
Control the timely and accurate input of static data
Manage the annual budget process
Liaise closely with the Head of Finance
Americas, Controllers, and Local Managing Directors as well as Group Finance
Liaise with business lines and support departments to ascertain their requirements
Assist in developing, standardizing, and implementing appropriate internal controls
Manage and coordinate the yearend audit and tax returns process
Liaise and assist external auditors during their regular periodic reviews
Liaise with tax consultant to ensure that all tax reporting deadlines are met
Stay current and abreast of relevant IFRS developments that impact the firm
Manage ad hoc requests as necessary

Other Activities:

Active involvement in financial implication of new business including review of acquisition targets and other external M&A activity / due diligence in the region
Continual involvement in the financial elements of new projects

Personal Qualities:

Excellent communication skills: Presentation skills at a senior level, excellent report writing
Proactive uses initiative to make and recommend improvements
Focused on delivering targets
An enabler with a 'can do' attitude
Diplomacy and tact
Coaching skills ability to work with Accountants in the team and mentor them
Commercial approach able to give an alternative perspective
Strong planning and organization skills
Analytical thinking able to provide relevant and succinct analysis
Strong adaptability skills. Should be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events while delivering to monthly deadlines

Skills Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Accounting designation (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent)
Minimum of 57 years of related work experience in financial services and/or public accounting preferably with multinational companies
Proficient with Excel, accounting systems and general IT
Experience with implementing new systems
Fully conversant in IFRS and US GAAP
Experience with US tax is an asset
Strong technical finance skills with ability to understand complex financial statements
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the different time zones of the office locations
Selfmotivated with a cando attitude
Ability to work on own initiative, managing own time and workload
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively amongst all levels of the organization
Reliable, committed, supportive and acts in a professional manner
Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst delivering to a high standard
Provide coaching, mentorship and training where needed

What you will get in return:

A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
Be part of a dynamic and fastpaced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
Exposure to all aspects of the business, crossjurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global marketing team.
The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to bra