Location: Quebec (QC), Canada
Employment Type: Full - Time
About the Company
At Coractive, we’re constantly designing and innovating to manufacture specialized optical fibers so our customers can become and remain leaders in their markets.
With the mission of providing the highest quality optical fiber solutions and outstanding customer service, we specialize in the design and manufacture of optical fiber.
In answer to the specific needs of customers in the industrial, telecommunications, detection (LiDAR), medical and scientific markets, Coractive relies on a network of distributors in North America, Europe and Asia.
Founded in 1998 and based in Quebec City, Canada, Coractive’s team of specialists have since helped to deliver tried and tested solutions throughout the world.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior Accounting Specialist to oversee our general ledger functions, financial reporting, and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities & Functions:
1. Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
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Ledger & Month-End Closing: Lead and execute end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Group Consolidation: Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the Group, ensuring alignment across multiple entities.
Cross-Border Reporting: Structure, prepare, and deliver regular monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages to the holding company in China, ensuring compliance with both local and corporate requirements.
Subsidiary Oversight: Review accounting packs submitted by subsidiaries; ensure strict adherence to Group accounting policies and relevant financial reporting standards. Proactively identify and escalate significant accounting or tax anomalies.
Statutory Compliance: Lead the preparation and review of annual statutory financial statements, coordinating closely with external auditors to ensure smooth annual audits.
Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Drive the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes; perform rigorous monthly variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual) to provide actionable insights to management.
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2. Treasury & Treasury Management
Cash Flow Optimization: Monitor and manage daily cash flow operations, overseeing accounts receivable receipts and accounts payable disbursements to optimize working capital.
Fund Management: Formulate strategies to maintain minimal idle balances in low-yield current accounts while ensuring robust liquidity for daily operational needs.
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3. Tax Compliance & Strategy
Tax Advisory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for corporate group tax teams and external tax advisors to facilitate tax planning, corporate tax estimates, and timely tax filings.
Regulatory Alignment: Stay abreast of local tax laws and transfer pricing adjustments to mitigate financial and compliance risks.
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4. Process Improvement & Ad-Hoc Projects
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Continually evaluate internal accounting workflows and systems to drive automation and efficiency.
Executive Support: Execute ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic tasks as requested by senior management.
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Job Requirements:
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Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualification is highly preferred (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, preferably with exposure to multinational corporation (MNC) environments or group consolidation.
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Language Skills: Professional fluency in both written and spoken English and French is mandatory.
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Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of local accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP / IFRS) and corporate tax regulations. Familiarity with PRC GAAP is a significant advantage.
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Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling) and hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Kingdee/Yonyou).
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Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills; ability to work independently under tight reporting deadlines.
Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Language:
Work Location: In person
