Staff Accountant (Fixed Assets)

Area of responsibility 1: Fixed Assets (Intangible & Tangible) and Capital Lease

Main activities

Enter/track fixed asset additions, disposals, impairments, and calculate related depreciation and amortization using Sage and/or M3 Fixed asset module. Work with the Tax Manager to enter tax details on fixed assets in Sage. Track intangible asset additions, disposals, and related amortization, and perform impairment analysis and testing Prepare all capital expenditure reporting including budgets, actuals, and forecasts Perform monthly fixed and intangible assets reconciliations in the general ledger Perform monthly account reconciliations for all assigned balance sheet accounts and identify any issues with sub-ledgers resulting in a variance to the general ledger Interpret the significance of the financial information through analysis and research, offer solutions and follow through with resolution to issues identified. Investigate, analyse, and communicate the underlying reasons for material fluctuations and deviations between to budget and forecast Prepare and post accurate related journal entries including accruals to insure the accurate reporting of financial results Effectively communicate with Treasury, Industrial Operations, Financial Analysis, and Finance Management teams to insure the fixed asset tracking process is efficient and the results are accurate Manage Capital Leases through ViaReport software and ensure proper lease accounting Record the Intercompany Transactions (including issue invoice to affiliate entities). Meet deadlines published by HQ and Virbac Corp

Expected results

Timely and accurate financial reporting

Area of responsibility 2: Analyze assigned monthly P&L’s and account for transactions for inclusion in various financial reports according to the close schedule.

Main activities

Review monthly P&L’s for I&BD (R&D) and other assigned cost centers and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses by the published deadline. Support I&BD (R&D) reporting (internal and to HQ) and supporting I&BD (R&D) planning and budget cycles. Prepare and issue accurate reports, sub-ledgers, journal, statistics for financial reporting Verify that transactions are properly recorded and accounted for in the general ledger Prepare and post accrual journal entries as needed to insure the accurate reporting of financial results Continually evaluate and improve work efficiency to insure that work is value-added, meaningful and effective Monthly R&D Report.

Expected results

Timely and accurate reporting of financial data

Area of responsibility 3: Provide support during mid-year, interim, and annual reviews and audits by external auditors and other audits as necessary (e.g., sales and use tax, income/franchise tax, etc.)

Main activities

Prepare Account Reconciliations in the required format Provide documentation to support accounts reconciliations, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other requests as assigned. Provide analysis of accounts to facilitate the completion of the external audit or review

Expected results

Timely and successful completion of all reviews and audits

Area of responsibility 4: Perform critical functions in the Finance Department on a back-up basis or as required, but not limited to:

Main activities

Perform critical functions in the Finance Department on a back-up basis or as required, including, but not limited to :

Cash Reconciliations Payroll Accounting Concur Expense Report review and audits Others Activities as assigned .

Expected results

Timely and accurate transactional data completion

Area of accountability no. 5: Contribute to cross-functional collaboration with other areas of the Company:

Analyse and prepare financial schedules and reports to support other departments as a business partner Investigate, analyse, and communicate the underlying reasons for material fluctuations and deviations to prior periods and to budget to other departments Educate employees in other departments in the purpose, understanding, and use of financial information Look for proper internal controls and procedures in other areas of the business and elevate noncompliance to the appropriate level of financial management.

Expected results

Improved financial results

Requirements (Diploma and experience)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting

Three+ years of experience in Accounting

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures with an ERP system

Experience using Sage or other fixed assets software

Hands on experience with an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suites

Skills

Excellent Communication with all levels of employees (including Executives and Managers) Excellent Presentation skills

Summarize transactional data into clear and concise summary format

Analyze problems and situations and offer solutions to issues identified

Well organized, have attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrate the ability to adapt and develop personal skills

Demonstrate the ability to complete multiple assignments and projects simultaneously

Self-starter and posses a quest for continuous improvement

Foster dialogue and build relationships