Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
What You'll Do:
- Act as a technical accounting resource for the Company by providing advice on the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions throughout the organization.
- Prepare and review pension-related items, including annual budgeting and forecasting, quarterly accounting and reporting, year end financial statement note disclosures and Governance Committee board materials:
- Support in the oversight of the audit of the Company’s pension plan financial statements;
- Support the preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, MD&A and earnings release;
- Prepare and review periodic and quarterly adjusting journal entries and reconciliations for assigned business segments and/or for specific complex accounting areas;
- Collaborate closely with various operating divisions and various teams at George Weston Limited, as required, to ensure timely and consistent management and external financial reporting
- Participate in projects that are necessary for the broader team’s achievement of its reporting deliverables (examples: acquisition accounting, accounting implications of business and strategic initiatives, legal entity financial statements for tax filings, etc…)
- Participate in other special projects, as required.
- 12 month contract role.
What You'll Bring:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
- 5-7 years related external reporting work experience;
- Advanced Excel skills and experience in FCCS and SAP would be an asset;
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and required disclosures; strong knowledge of Ontario Securities Commission requirements and required disclosures;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization;
- Results oriented – consistently delivers on time and drives for results; Enthusiastic team player with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment;
- Strong problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.
Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
What You'll Do:
- Act as a technical accounting resource for the Company by providing advice on the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions throughout the organization.
- Prepare and review pension-related items, including annual budgeting and forecasting, quarterly accounting and reporting, year end financial statement note disclosures and Governance Committee board materials:
- Support in the oversight of the audit of the Company’s pension plan financial statements;
- Support the preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, MD&A and earnings release;
- Prepare and review periodic and quarterly adjusting journal entries and reconciliations for assigned business segments and/or for specific complex accounting areas;
- Collaborate closely with various operating divisions and various teams at George Weston Limited, as required, to ensure timely and consistent management and external financial reporting
- Participate in projects that are necessary for the broader team’s achievement of its reporting deliverables (examples: acquisition accounting, accounting implications of business and strategic initiatives, legal entity financial statements for tax filings, etc…)
- Participate in other special projects, as required.
- 12 month contract role.
What You'll Bring:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
- 5-7 years related external reporting work experience;
- Advanced Excel skills and experience in FCCS and SAP would be an asset;
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and required disclosures; strong knowledge of Ontario Securities Commission requirements and required disclosures;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization;
- Results oriented – consistently delivers on time and drives for results; Enthusiastic team player with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment;
- Strong problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.