Senior Accountant

We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Team at Mowi Canada East Inc. This position will be based out of our St. George, NB office. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career and want to work with a skilled team, then this is the role for you!

Working for Mowi means joining a team of people who pride themselves on driving change and are committed to making a difference. From farming through to finance and marketing, passionate and dedicated individuals are what make Mowi the world leader in sustainable aquaculture.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in our company’s operations and be accountable for performing a variety of ongoing accounting and analytical activities. They will include:

Accounting and Finance system information updates:

• Upload month-end costs and forecast to Aqua Finance
• Work closely with the Biology team to ensure all operational data accurately reflects financial needs and the real situation
• Work with the operational team to address unreasonable cost or issues which lead to inaccurate information in Finance
• Address and correct inaccuracies in Aqua Finance data, including biology data

Month-End Close and reporting:

• Manage month-end accruals
• Handle interest calculations and intercompany balance reconciliation
• Conduct sales/inventory reconciliations
• Allocate costs between different cost groups
• Trace operational data to ensure it meets the needs of financial reporting
• Finish required reporting on time 
• Update analysis reports and work with the operational team to figure out the reasons of variances

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking forward to hearing from ambitious and forward-thinking candidates who wish to work in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA designation or equivalent is preferred
• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and financial reconciliations
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g. Hyperion (HFM), M3 (Movex ERP), Excel)
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to show initiative and confident working independently
• Willingness to participate in Mowi’s development and training opportunities
• Ability to work within a fast paced and deadline driven environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the aquaculture or food industry is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

WHAT WE OFFER

Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader, we offer:

• Competitive wages and full-time work
• Matching company paid Pension Plan contributions (DCPP)
• Comprehensive Flex Health & Dental Benefits Plan including Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs including an annual wellness reimbursement
• Potential for Annual Bonus and Employee Stock Options Program
• Opportunity to grow with a large global company

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please click “Apply for position”

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer