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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.
Qualifications
- 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].
Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role
- Fluency in French and English
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and SAP
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and multitasking ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
