Sr. Accountant Corporate Finance, North America Finance Group

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Job Summary:

Responsible for US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting and analysis, development, and maintenance of financial reporting controls.

Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the preparation of quarterly, annual and periodic US GAAP and IFRS financial statements to AWAC parent (“Fairfax”).

·       Research SEC regulations and developments in reporting requirements, evaluate peer company filings, and continually improve the company’s financial statements.

·       Research FASB and IFRS developments and draft relevant accounting policy, including updating AWAC’s accounting policy manuals.

·       Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements related to the GAAP and IFRS financial statement process.

·       Compile and utilize large data sets for financial reporting and analysis.

·       Provide financial reports and analysis, as may be required.

·       Maintain financial controls and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley; develop and maintain departmental controls and consistent procedures.

·       Liaise with internal and external auditors.

·       Maintain consolidation process and reporting related to AWAC entities under US GAAP and IFRS.