French/Bilingual Accountant

Job Description: HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for an Accountant on behalf of one of our clients. The ideal candidate would have strong accounting/IFRS knowledge with a CPA or equivalent. This position is located in Montreal/Sept-Iles, QC . The duration of this position is 8 months with the possibility of extension. Essential Job Functions: Delivery of the financial accounting processes throughout the monthly cycle (including the delivery of the financial statements on month end). Managing and partnering with our outsource provider in making sure we are adhered to the basic principles, ensure strong review mechanism over PL/BS/TB, respective journals, and month end process as a whole. Liaising with internal partners on day-to-day performance management. Contribute to immediate day-to-day issue resolution and to their long-term improvement in coordination. Measuring performance against define KPIs for your scope and presenting the monthly review of process to stakeholders and top management. Ensure periodic SOX Control compliance as applicable, Support and liaise with Internal/External Auditors during SOX and Substantiate audits, so as to ensure a fully compliant environment. Ensuring documentation (policies, procedures etc.) is appropriately maintained on offshore activities and onshore activities. Education and Experience Requirements: Good accounting/IFRS knowledge with a CPA or equivalent. Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. The duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec. Knowledge of SAP and experience with HFM. Business processes (such as General Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Planning & Reporting, Intercompany Accounting and Analytics) is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Ability to analyze and define business problems, to identify appropriate operational or process solutions. Strong technical skills in MS Office suite, proficiency in excel is a plus. Ability to adapt to change, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. About Us: HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis. HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply directly to this job posting. For questions regarding the position, please feel free to email resume@hrproject.ca. While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.