Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?
Overview:
The Financial Specialist role is part of the Regional Finance team. This role will be responsible for external audit coordination, preparation of standalone financial statements, and various financial planning and analysis at the North American level.
Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:
Communicating, improving and adhering to health & safety policies in all work environments.
Financial Audit & Accounting:
Coordinating and managing external audits and hard close reviews Holcim North American operations.
Leading the preparation of legal entity financial statements and notes disclosures and getting the same audited from the external auditor.
Providing accounting policy expertise for Holcim (US), Holcim (Canada), and Aggregates Industries US as per HARP.
Supporting regional FP&A team with the ad hoc reporting requirements
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):
Providing support for the due diligence work required for M&A.
Coordinating acquisition accounting including the preparation of purchase price accounting and supporting documentation for auditors (i.e. Support for goodwill on acquisitions)
Ad Hoc Requirements:
Working on special projects like restructuring programs accounting, new IFRS implementations, etc.
Researching and preparing technical accounting memos on issues such as joint control, pension, impairment, acquisition accounting, etc.
Working on benchmarking exercise by comparing the KPIs and reported figures of Holcim against competitors.
Relationship with Others
Working directly with External auditors, FP&A teams, and Americas Business Services
Working closely with other functional and regional departments
Dimensions
This positon will directly report to the Senior Manager Accounting, Audit & Controlling
Position Requirements (Experience, Technical Expertise):
Strong and demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, including controls and standards.
Systems knowledge and interest are important to effectively utilize/leverage the SAP system
The initiative is a key attribute to recognize problems/issues and propose the resolution
Knowledge and understanding of business operational concepts
Excellent IFRS reporting experience
Knowledge of accounting within the manufacturing and/or construction industry would be an asset
Proficient in using SAP accounting modules
Project management experience preferred
Proficient in using MS Office applications
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business with a major in accounting and finance; preferred CPA or equivalent recognized accounting and finance designation.
Minimum 2-3 years of accounting and financial management experience with increasing responsibility
Experienced with MS Office, Google Suite,
Key user experience in SAP, BPC as an asset
Operational and Shared Services Finance interaction experience, preferred
Knowledge and Skills
IFRS knowledge and demonstrated financial/business analysis/cost control skills
Strong decision-making and analytical skills
Self-starting, flexible, and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers
Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including the ability to articulate project status to the supervisor, other team members, and customers)
Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications
Previous Audit coordination and Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Preferable to have Big Four accounting firms experience
Lominger Competency
Action Oriented
Priority Setting
Business Acumen
Decision Quality
Drive for Results
Functional/Technical Skills
Interpersonal Savvy
Problem Solving
LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Lafarge Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors and vendors. As such, in keeping with the requirements of our industry associations, partners, and clients across Canada, Lafarge Canada has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of October 1st, 2021, all new employees joining Lafarge Canada, subject to any requirement to accommodate pursuant to applicable human rights legislation, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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