Finance Operations Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Rakuten Kobo

Rakuten Kobo

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Description:
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc.

is one of the world's most innovative eReading services, offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to millions of customers in 190 countries with the Kobo and tolino brands.

Kobo believes in giving customers the freedom to read any book on any device and offers an eReader for everyone.

With a wide selection of E Ink eReaders for every reading style. Kobo's award-winning eReaders can be found in major retail chains around the world.

If you're looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth - join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.

The Role

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a
_Finance Operations Coordinator _to join our Finance team reporting to the Sr Finance Manager, Content Operations. The Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting kobo's content and device teams, through managing various finance tasks.

We're looking for someone who will thrive in a fast-paced innovative culture, navigate dynamic structures, and be focused on delivering results with an emphasis on process orientation.

This person will be an integral part of our finance team, which makes the responsibilities crucial to the period-end accounting, reporting and payment processes.

Responsibilities:_

1) Payments

Invoice reconciliations ensuring accuracy of amounts owed based on contractual terms
Preparation and processing of monthly commissions & royalty payments
Vendor Banking information management and oversight

2) Invoicing & Reporting

Prepare, review and process invoices related to the content business unit
Ensure sales reporting to all publishers & partners is delivered accurately and timely
Review of aging balances to ensure any issues are promptly resolved

3) Month-End

Journal entry processing related to the content business
Monthend related invoice processing
Balance sheet reconciliations

4) Channel Marketing Support

Process & validate credit memos
Support accounts receivables
Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
Periodend journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.

5) Other

Finance representative and liaison on all publisher reporting inquiries (internal and external)
Support various other adhoc finance projects (Data entry & review)
The Skillset:_

Required:

Postsecondary degree in accounting, finance and or business administration
Must be organized to prioritize multiple tasks
A quick learner with complex processes and excel models
Must be diligent and reliable in order to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work through and and develop complex processes with a focus on continuously looking for areas of improvement
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to Haves:

Prior experience with ERP's and financial Systems
Knowledge of SQL is an asset

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc.

is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world's most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries.

Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.