ALSAFA FOODS CANADA & USA Looking for Accounting Specialist at Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Company Overview:

Alsafa Foods prides itself to be the largest halal food brand in North America, aiming to empower Muslims to strive for their dreams by offering halal, guilt-free convenience foods. Started with a purpose 20 years back, we are moving at a double-digit growth rate and has also been named as one of the ‘10 fastest growing companies of Canada 2022’ by Insights Success Magazine.

Agility in innovation is the core of our excellence and is the unanimous ground for our eruptive growth in product range, product availability as well as the geographical stretch. Al Safa has 60+ product offerings that are available across North America (USA & Canada) with retailers like Wal-Mart, No Frills, FreshCo, ShopRite & also key ethnic retailers serving the Muslim Community. It has also been awarded by Agri Export group for its innovative export strategy.

Position Summary:

The fuel of our explosive growth has always been the people; talented people given a platform to explore their creativity and learnings. A good skillset is definitely pertinent but it is equally important to bring in the right attitude that would enhance the cohesive synergy of our Culture.   

Job Description:

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for overall assistance in finance department and would be reporting to the Manager- Accounting & Reporting.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Issue customer debit and credit notes with applicable documentation and ensure appropriate approval is obtained
• Track and validate appropriate internal approvals for customer chargebacks and deductions
• Perform reconciliation of various account statements.
• Investigate and analyze discrepancies and determine appropriate actions required to resolve issues
• Review and maintain AR aging and perform collection activities, as required
• Monitors accounts payable to ensure that payments are up to date and on time
• Support the weekly cashflow forecasting by providing Assistant Controller with analysis and customer payment receipt scheduling expectation
• Provide general support including but not limited to month-end support, ad hoc financial information requests, and other project support

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in business or college courses in accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central preferred but not required
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Experience in inventory management & accounting
• Pursuing CPA
• Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, for continuous interaction with employees and customers in a professional manner
• Excellent proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, most importantly Excel.
• Excellent typing skills
• Fluent in English

Perks:

–         Hybrid working environment

–         Competitive and well-rounded compensation package

–         Extended health care, including dental and vision care

–         On-site parking

–         Casual Dress

–         Paid time off

–         Discount and free food

Interview Process:

It is a two-step interview process and shall be conducted in-person in the corporate head office.