Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading utilities company based in Toronto,ON. We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Consultant in Toronto, which will be commencing immediately. This candidate will be required to work in-office 3 days per week.

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

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

What you need to do now

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