Financial Analyst
Job No:
ALCANNA1104
Location:
Edmonton, AB
About Us and The Role
We are all about enhancing life’s celebrations and having fun while we excel in our careers! Alcanna is one of the largest private sector retailers of alcohol in North America and the largest in Canada – operating in excess of 170 locations in Alberta and British Columbia primarily under its Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot and Ace Discount Liquor banners. The Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Nova Cannabis Inc. (TSX: NOVC), is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cannabis retailers, currently operating 60+ cannabis retail stores in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan primarily under its Nova Cannabis and Value Buds banners. Alcanna is a publicly traded company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CLIQ”.
As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role on our Finance Team with exposure to areas such as: financial reporting & analysis, account reconciliations, and leases. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of accounting and be ready to take part in a fast-paced and exciting environment that is continuously growing!
Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the month-end close process performed by the finance team, including the preparation of journal entries.
- Prepare supporting working papers for internal and external financial reporting purposes.
- Prepare accounting journal entries including recurring IFRS 16 lease journal entries.
- Perform monthly rent reconciliations and review prior to payment.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reconciliations and IFRS 16 lease continuity schedules, investigate discrepancies and propose accounting adjustments as needed.
- Be the liaison between finance and real estate departments to ensure lease software is accurate and up to date
- Prepare financial analysis on an as needed basis.
- Communicate effectively to resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Other administrative, reporting and data entry duties as required.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in accounting, business administration or related field preferred
- Minimum, 2-years’ accounting experience; post-secondary education will be considered in lieu of experience
- Previous experience with accounting software packages
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required with proficiency in other MS Office applications
- Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize various deliverables
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to think logically and complete work with a high degree of accuracy
- Power BI experience would be considered an asset
Personal Characteristics and Requirements
- Proven ability to maintain workload and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Team player who is passionate about supporting the overall success of the business
- Confident asking for clarification and meticulous about following-up on accountabilities
- Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work free of errors
- Uphold ethics, confidentiality, and demonstrate a high level of discretion at all times
- Ability to be flexible, in keeping with the needs of our growing company
- Must pass a basic security clearance.
- Must have reliable transportation.