Assistant Business Controller

Short Description

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The role of the Assistant Business Controller is to provide support to the Business Controller in managing all accounting, reporting and analysis of business results.

Your day-to-day

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* *Accounting* + Supervise the day to day accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets + Assist in the research new accounting standards and apply them to the business + Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements + Review balance sheet account reconciliations + Analyze inventory – raw materials, WIP and finished goods * *Reporting and Controlling* + Play a key role in the standardized monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting + Ensure accurate reporting by developing and utilizing analytical tools to identify anomalies in the data + Prepare explanations for the plan and forecasted figures + Forecast revenues and expenses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis + Work closely with operations and cost accountant to ensure full understanding of results / variances and assist in the follow-up of any necessary corrective actions * *Audit and Internal Controls* + Serve as main contact for external auditors + Prepare and coordinate the preparation of audit requests + Prepare for and participate in internal audits + Perform control self-assessments on a regular basis + Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and evaluate these controls to ensure segregation of duties and proper approval of transactions * *ERP / Information Technology* + Maximize use of the ERP system to streamline reporting and analysis + Work closely with the ERP manager to realize efficiency gains in the accounting and other areas of the business + Develop and / or implement new tools (e.g. Power BI) to streamline analysis and reporting * *Other* + Approve ACH, wires and checks + Serve as backup for business controller for vari