Financial Analyst - General accounting at ABB in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

Job description

• At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
• As a Financial Analyst, you support general accounting activities in line with defined strategies, policies, and procedures. You are responsible for managing and analyzing record to report data, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with the relevant accounting standards.
• This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products division of ABB and is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
• The work model is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week at the office.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing and reporting: assist in the month end close process including preparing journal entries, ad hoc account reconciliation, and performing and updating monthly tasks. Execute accounting analyses and reports. Participate in solving IG mismatches and ensuring timely and accurate reporting package and disclosures.
• Internal Control and External Audit: participate in responding to external audit requests relating to year-end and quarter-end. Perform monthly controls. Ensure compliance with financial guidelines and company policies. Participate in internal control testing and preparing relevant documentation.
• Projects: participate in projects and process improvements initiatives either related to systems, or structure changes.
• Optimization: assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures to continuously optimize and gain efficiency.
• Investigation: conduct investigations and reconciliations of accounts as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role
• Perfectly Bilingual – French & English. English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec.
• Advanced experience of Excel and SAP
• Proven ability to effectively work under pressure and within tight deadlines and high degree of flexibility
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• This job posting is also available in French under the title [Analyste financier - Comptabilité générale].

Skills

Required

• Advanced experience of Excel and SAP
• Perfectly Bilingual – French & English