Senior Treasury Accountant

Job Description:

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working 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 looking for a Senior Treasury Accountant to join our Finance team! The team is an energetic and dedicated group of professionals that are highly involved in all facets of the business through the delivery of exceptional stakeholder value. Reporting to Controller, the Senior Treasury Accountant plays a vital role in overseeing Kobo’s treasury and supporting financial accounting functions and fiscal governance. The Senior Treasury Accountant will closely monitor cashflows across various entities and keep abreast of current market and foreign exchange trends to mitigate foreign exchange risk. Along side this oversight, the Senior Treasury Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Controller in general accounting processes, month-end close procedures, and financial reporting.

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. An eagerness to want to improve and drive results is expected. The role is an integral part of our operations, which makes the responsibilities crucial to the monthly planning, financial reporting, and fiscal governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of cash flows including the development and maintenance of a global cash flow forecasting model & weekly cash flow reporting
• Anticipate cash needs and makes recommendations to VP, Finance and Controller
• Maintain, update, and communicate impacts of foreign exchange movements & implement strategies to mitigate any FX risk leveraging hedging policy
• Develop a strategy and corresponding policies and procedures for the companies global banking structure
• Processing treasury related journals at month-end and reconciling all cash related accounts
• Reconcile, validate, and manage bank and processing fees
• Financial accounting and period end close administration as it relates to cash reporting
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Manage relationships with financial service providers, and maintain all bank account documentation in accordance with corporate policies
• Journal Entries and Critical Reconciliations are a key component of this role

The Skillset:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in full cycle accounting
• CPA/CFA designation
• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience in cash management including cash flow forecasting
• Highly analytical and profound attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to build complex models in excel
• Candidates should be professional, energetic and very detailed oriented
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and process oriented
• SAP S/4HANA experience is an asset
• Experience with foreign exchange hedging practices

The Perks:

• Flexible hours and remote working environment
• 4 extended summer long weekends
• Full benefits starting from your first day
• Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
• Monthly commuting allowance for hybrid employees
• Flexible health spending account
• Training budget + Udemy account
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
• Maternity/paternity leave top up
• 90 Day Work from Anywhere program
• Daily lunch credit when in-office and in-office snacks
• Dog friendly office

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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