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General Accountant

Location:Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:29th Aug 2007
Closing Date:26th Sep 2007
Posted By:AstraZeneca
Details:
General Accountant

Position Purpose:

Ensure that the day-to-day activities of the general accounting function are performed in an accurate and timely manner including intercompany accounting, bank interest accrual, prepaid accounting, journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations. Daily treasury functions including cash reporting, clearing of cashed cheques, wire transfers, EFT¿s, etc.

Support the month end Work Day 4 initiative requirements. Carry out the month end reporting for related responsibilities including updating a monthly cashflow forecast.

Continue to develop relationships with AstraZeneca¿s internal customers and maintain relationships with external parties for intercompany related matters or banking information as required.

Maintain SOX documentation, ensuring that documentation is current (including control descriptions). Ensure that key controls are operating effectively and that management testing and remediation are completed in a timely manner.

Complete any projects and/or initiatives as assigned by the Finance Manager Core Processes.
Qualifications
· 2 years of General Accounting experience: experience with account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, banking, and cashflow forecasting preferred.
· Solid understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles
· Strong computer skills: Excel experience required, SAP experience strongly preferred
· Attentive to detail
· Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
· Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, and possess very good interpersonal skills
· Ability to demonstrate leadership through actions
· Well-developed communication (verbal and written) skills
· Innovative thinker, self motivated, and proven ability to take initiative
Interviews
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

 
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