Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading utilities company based in Toronto. We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Consultant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis, which has the possibility of extension. The Senior Tax Consultant will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Corporate Tax in the effective and efficient administration of the corporation and its affiliates corporate income tax obligations; including but not limited to Federal and Provincial Corporate income tax, payroll tax, and other taxes as the need arises - with a focus on tax accounting, reporting, compliance, planning and research.

Your new role

• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Analysis and preparation of tax account balances, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assistance with tax forecasts and planning, research and analysis of strategic initiatives, changes in legislation and industry trends.
• Completion and filing of corporate income tax returns and related working papers.
• Preparation and analysis of regulatory tax filings and forecasts.
• First point of contact with internal stakeholders and business units, internal and external auditors, and consultants for tax related queries.
• Assistance with government tax audits through the preparation of all necessary documentation and correspondence.
• Preparation and the assistance with delivering presentations to various business units and internal stakeholders.
• Compliance with the Corporation’s internal control framework and ensuring control narratives are updated on a regular basis.

What you'll need to succeed

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Fully designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive professional level accounting and tax experience at a public accounting firm or large corporation.
• 2-3 years of Corporate Tax experience is required.
• Minimum one (1) year of corporate income tax experience.
• Proven experience in handling large, complex corporate tax provisions.
• Proficiency in variance analysis, tax notice disclosures, and working with public entities.
• Completion of CPA Canada In Depth Tax course or Mtax program desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in tax compliance, planning and reporting obtained by working in public accounting and/or large corporation.
• Strong analytical thinker and above average problem-solving skills to be able to deal with complex accounting and tax issues in a time-sensitive and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas to people at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of accounting standards/policy under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); specifically related to taxation.
• Working experience with complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, data analysis and reporting tools. Database/data management concepts specifically as it relates to Systems Applications and Products (SAP) financial systems and Business Intelligence (BI).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Word

What you'll get in return

This opportunity to work for a leader in the utilities industry and contribute to high-impact projects.

What you need to do now

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