Corporate Financial Analyst Job in Saint-Laurent, QC

Job Title:    Corporate Financial Analyst (Contractual)
Job Location:    Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada
Employer:    ABB Inc.
About Us
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 150,000 people.

Roneta works across all sectors in Western Canada and provides both permanent and contract/project individuals in the accounting, finance and legal professions.

Job Summary:
Our client is an established Calgary-based oil and gas company. Currently there is a need for an Accountant for a 12-18 month term with chance of extension. This position will report to the Manager of Finance, Shared Services.

Job Requirements:
- 4-7 years of experience of the similar profile (preferably in the manufacturing company)
- Bachelor degree in business-related discipline holding a CA, CGA, CMA.
- Solid analytical skills
- Result-oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French
- Ability to actively contribute to the decision making process
- Independent worker with proactive and problem solving attitudes.
- Solid knowledge of Excel (experience working in SAP or other ERP system is a benefit)

Job Duties:
- Responsible for the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for head office functions
- Responsible for the analysis of the corporate functions financial performance; including cost center analysis
- Prepare monthly results presentation, including key performance indicators
- Drive process improvements in the corporate group; such as increasing the use of PO's, reporting to the divisional controllers, real estate group improvements in the cost tracking and reporting.
- Responsible for the preparation and subsequent monitoring of corporate allocations and monthly recurring entries
- Involvement in special projects
- Prepares ad-hoc summaries and variance reports for senior management.
- Responsible for multiple month-end activities, including preparation of adjusting JEs and headcount data review
- Involvement in the preparation of the statutory financial statements

ABB is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process. We also offer a stimulating work environment, competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. The masculine form is used as neutral gender and includes man and women.

Deadline Date: 27/02/2014

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