Accountant, International Region

June 8, 2010

Location: Montreal, Quebec   Reference number: 4411
Department: Finance - Eastern Region   Term of position: Contract
 

Job Description and Responsibilities

(CONTRACT FOR AN APPROXIMATE PERIOD OF 9 MONTHS)

Assist in the control and accounting of Ivanhoe Cambridge's international Joint Ventures and the accounting of subsidiaries.

  • Ensure accounting of Joint Venture results according to the proportional method of consolidation;
  • Ensure accounting of investment results over which the Company exercises significant influence according to the equity method;
  • Assist in the preparation of audit documentation for the Joint Venture financial statements;
  • Complete the financial analysis of the results of the Joint Ventures in order to justify the important variances;
  • Ensure follow up of miscellaneous contributions and distributions relating to investments;
  • Ensure reconciliation of Joint Venture investments and financial statements;
  • Ensure mapping of the chart of accounts for Joint Ventures relating to Ivanhoe Cambridge;
  • Analyse Fixed Assets continuity schedules of the Joint Ventures on a monthly basis to be reconciled with the financial statements;
  • Ensure accounting of Fixed Assets according to the accounting policies adopted by the Company;
  • Ensure accounting of intercompany transactions;
  • Assist in the production of quarterly management reports, particularly as pertains to the financial analysis of the Joint Venture results;
  • Ensure the respect of contractual clauses that have a financial impact between the Joint Venture Partner and the Company, such as management fees;
  • Respect deadlines established by Corporate Accounting and the Budget group;
  • Assist in the production of the annual budget.
     
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Experience Requirements

  • Possess a professional designation or in the process of obtaining one (CGA, CMA) and/or possess a minimum of two years of experience in general accounting;
  • Superior knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken;
  • Sound analytical skills;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Demonstrated ability towards teamwork, ability to work in a fast paced environment with deadlines;
  • Excellent communication and people skills;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced knowledge of Excel;
  • Knowledge of J. D. Edwards would be an asset.
     
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