Senior Analyst, General Accounting - 101 Weston Street, Winnipeg, MB

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review financial reports for franchise stores
• Prepare financial statements for franchise owners after wind-up process
• Review Financial Statements for banner segment (including Franchisee & Franchisor) Active involvement with period end close activities including JE preparations, reconciliations & in-depth analysis.
• Take a lead role in ensuring that department objectives and initiatives are completed.
• Preparing and reviewing reconciliations and providing recommendations
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries and providing recommendations
• Process all accounting transactions for store opening, closure, and wind-up
• Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement initiatives to increases effectiveness and productivity of department
• Training Franchise stores
• Written and verbal communication with the franchise stores
• Dealing with external accountants, government audits and surveys

The candidates must possess the following skills:

• A minimum of 6 years of previous applicable industry experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Currently enrolled in an accounting designation program would be considered an asset
• Strong English communication both oral and written is required, French communication would be considered an asset
• Ability to converse comfortably with business partners
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools preferably Excel, Access, VBA
• Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy will be an asset
• General Accounting knowledge and strong analytical, problem solving, and reconciliation skills are a must.
• Ability to implement required process improvement or transitioning new work.
• Professional attitude (business attire, communication with colleagues, positive attitude)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and be able to manage priorities effectively
• Be flexible and able to adapt to change in a positive manner

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.