Accounting Coordinator (1 year contract)

About us

Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited (TSMC) with its headquarters at 1000, Sherbrooke W., Suite 1120, Montreal (Quebec), operates iron ore mines in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. TSMC is a joint venture between Tata Steel Limited and New Millennium Capital Corp. Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group of Companies, is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers and a Fortune 500 company.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an Accounting Coordinator to join our team based out of the corporate office located in downtown Montreal, QC. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting, the position incumbent is a key player in the development and running of the accounting function in the Company.

We are looking for a highly skilled, detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator who excels at multitasking. The Accounting Coordinator will act as a point of contact between the different parts of the accounting department. They may assist in preparing financial reports, taxes, and audits, and resolving discrepancies.

Please note that this is a temporary fixed term contract position for 12 months and may be extended or become a permanent opportunity. TSMC is a hybrid work environment and you will be required to work in the office at minimum 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for preparing and generating statutory accounts on a monthly basis including performing reconciliations, adjustments in SAP and filing where necessary. This would culminate by getting an annual (April thru March of any financial year) accounts audited by Pwc and generation of audited financial statements as per ASPE.
2. Responsible for VAT and sales tax monthly return filing, including performing the necessary follow ups with accounting clerks, supervisors etc. to ensure data for VAT and sales tax is accurate in SAP for filing purposes.
3. Responsible for furnishing relevant information from company accounting records as may be requested / required by CRA audit team for current and past years on time to time.
4. Liaise with accounting firm EY for all tax clarifications and related matters and be the single point of contact for TSMC for company tax matters.
5. Assist in Federal and Quebec monthly and quarterly mining return as may be required.
6. Prepare well documented files for works listed above and store them in hard copy and soft copy form with the company.
7. Assist in any ad hoc / crisis management work relating to accounting and finance matters in TSMC which are statutory, or Government related.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
2. CPA certification is a definite asset.
3. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and legislation.
4. Excellent capacity to adapt to a constantly changing environment and to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines.
5. Excellent computer skills with SAP knowledge preferred.
6. Strong communications skills in both French and English.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

At Tata Steel Minerals Canada, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, origin, culture, and experience. We promote the hiring of women, Aboriginals and as a priority member of communities with which we have an agreement, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in TSMC. Please note however that due to the high volume of applications, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.