Job Description:

We are Dentsu. We innovate in the way brands are built. That means we do things differently to make them better than they were before. In this way, we ensure that our clients' most important marketing assets - their brands - win in a changing world. Dentsu innovates the way brands are built for its clients through its world-class expertise and capabilities in media, customer relationship management and creative communications services. Headquartered in London, Dentsu operates in 145 countries around the world with more than 50,000 dedicated specialists.

The Tax and Treasury Manager is responsible for managing the obligations for tax reporting and compliance along with the day-to-day financial management for dentsu Canada and local affiliates.

Tax

• Preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements including but not limited to
• Income taxes;-
• Sales taxes (GST/HST, and QST); and
• Excise taxes
• Monitoring the CRA and revenue Quebec correspondence
• Review and submit government tax audits; internal/external financial audits
• Calculation of a consolidated tax provision for approximately 11 corporations along with subsequent true ups
• Responsibility for the preparation of the General Ledger entries and reconciliation for the above
• Overall assessment with “fresh Eyes” of the overall position of the conglomerate and fresh thinking / move towards best practices a strongly desired asset

Treasury

• Manage the working capital monitoring and cash forecasting

  Work on forecasting of balance sheet values for quarterly forecasting process

• Work on short term cash forecasts for liquidity management; and

• Understanding the daily cash position and arranging overseas deposits as needed

• Assistance with Foreign exchange & related hedging

• Monitoring of credit insurance and client financial risks

• Assistance with analytics and commentary on financial results vs forecast of balance sheet

• Develop and implement process improvements

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Collaborate in preparing and delivering work to colleagues & clients
• Respond to requests for information quickly and accurately
• Engages with all work-related contacts in a professional and respectful manner
• Establish strong internal relationships with agency personnel
• Assist as a facilitator who can act to assist as needed in a variety of situations and considering counterparties needs and different points of view

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Assess problems and concerns in a systematic, logical and rational manner
• Proactively resolve issues, know when to and to whom to escalate
• Guide team members nurture/promote team environment
• Assist in constructing and delivering accurate, honest and timely performance management documents
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to transition among them seamlessly
• Concerned with Day 2 and “so what” implications of management decisions

Communications Skills:

• Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
• Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner
• Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially
• Develop reports that are clear, compelling and persuasive

Qualifications:

• University Degree in business administration, finance or accounting
• Experience with Canadian taxation laws vital to success
• CPA certification
• Thorough understanding of the financial process
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Thrives in a fast pace, constantly changing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

The salary range for this position is $100k-$120k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact

Canada.Recruitment@dentsu.com

or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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Location:

Toronto

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent