Compass Group Canada is the leading foodservice and support services company in Canada with over 26,000 associates and annual managed revenues of $1.8 billion in 2013. Employing 500,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of £17.6 billion in 2013.
  The Finance and Accounting Department plays a very important role in managing and monitoring the company’s growth and success. Not only does it support day-to-day accounting activities for over 1800 operating units, but also it is involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and higher level strategic decisions.
 
Position:           Accountant – Fixed Assets  
Location:           London, Ontario 
 
Overview:
 
We are currently seeking an Accountant - Fixed Assets to work in our Finance and Accounting Department located in London, Ontario. This motivated and results oriented individual will be working in a very busy fixed asset department; liaise with operations and external suppliers on a daily basis and deliver results according to deadlines. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Analyst – Fixed Assets.
 
Duties:
 

• Responsible for administration, accounting and reporting for assigned fixed asset aspect for Compass Group Canada (including review of capital requests, follow up on outstanding issues from suppliers, maintenance of assets in Fixed Asset module, etc.)
• Analysis and reconciliation of assigned fixed asset accounts
• Establish Process, coding and follow up on Project Management (PM) cost – internal & external
• Responsible for ensuring all approvals are in accordance with Compass Group requirement
• Responsible for period end activity (run depreciation jobs, reconcile FA sub ledger to General Ledger, etc.)
• Responsible for Dell leases (administration, analysis)
• Complete analysis and queries as required by operations
• Define opportunities for process improvement in order to enhance accuracy and efficiency of a very busy Fixed Assets department
• Ability to handle tight time schedule, possess excellent time management skills and willing to work overtime when required
• Involved in other duties and special projects as assigned

 
Skills and Qualifications:
 

• Currently enrolled in accounting designation program (CPA/CGA/CMA) – 3^rd level
• Accounting Degree or Diploma required
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a computerized accounting environment 
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of professional interaction with various levels of operations and other department managers
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented and willingness to delve into problem in order for successful issue resolution
• Able to work overtime when required

 
 
 To apply, click:
 
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Thank you for your interest in a career with Compass Group!