Senior Accountant (18 month contract)

Job Description:

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.
The Role:

Rakuten Kobo Inc is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior accountant to join our Finance Team. This team of dedicated professionals plays a critical role in all aspects of the business, delivering exceptional value to stakeholders.  Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the comprehensive management of Kobo’s global payroll accounting and compliance functions.  The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Controller and will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement and automation of our SAP S4/Hana system.

The Person:

This person will need a keen sense of attention to detail, have great interpersonal skills, adapt, learn quickly, and be able to work under strict and tight deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance between technical compliance and strategic thinking, with a collaborative approach to partnering with business stakeholders.  A proactive approach to process improvement and a drive to achieve business results are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record all journal entries related to global payroll including salaries, bonuses, taxes, benefits, deductions and stock compensation.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts to payroll reports and bank statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations including balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to payroll accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations.
• Support the month end close process including the analysis of the month end financial statements
• Support IFRS accounting research and compliance
• Assist with the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with internal / external auditors and advisory consultants
• Participate in special projects related to finance and accounting.

The Skillset:
Required:

• CPA designation required
• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Experience with Payroll Accounting
• Multi-jurisdictional operations considered an asset
• Aptitude for accounting policy and tax research
• Expert knowledge in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana is an asset
• Candidates should be professional, energetic and very detailed oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal & communications skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and process oriented
• Energetic individual with a “can do” attitude
• A proven continuous learner

The Perks:

• Flexible hours and remote working environment
• Full benefits starting from your first day
• Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
• Flexible health spending account
• Talent and development training budget
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Frequent Lunch and Learns Author series
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
• Weekly trivia happy hours (Thirsty Thursday’s, as we like to call it)
• Maternity/paternity leave top up

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries.Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

All applicants are invited to apply. Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

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