Careers: Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant, but only someone who refuses to settle, who is fearless of pressure and someone who knows how to have fun. You see, Junior Accountants here do more than your typical financial reporting duties. The ideal candidate will work directly with the Victory Square Technologies team, reporting directly to the CFO and controller and at times liaise with our 20+ portfolio companies’ teams, to assist in meeting daily and quarterly financial reporting requirements, which may include assisting with closing procedures, accounting systems planning, expense reporting and bookkeeping, IFRS standards accounting policy research, MD&A preparation, and financial statement preparation.

Who We Are:

A bit about us, Victory Square Technologies incubates and finances best-in-class technology entrepreneurs from all over the world. We have a proven process and track record in identifying, investing and scaling extraordinary start-ups and we have developed an impressive portfolio of over 20 innovative and disruptive SaaS companies in every sector of the global economy; including Mobile Gaming, Esports, Sports Betting, Health Tech, InsureTech and Security using the most powerful technologies in AR/VR, Blockchain and AI. We’re boldly taking the tech world to it’s next phase – and we’re looking for great talent to join this rocket ship. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this, check out the opportunity below!

Where You Come In:

You Are:

• Exceptionally good at prioritizing, time managing, and multi-tasking
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Able to excel under pressure, and can handle sudden changes in plans
• Positive and upbeat in your general demeanor
• An excellent communicator, with both internal stakeholders and external parties
• Resourceful in problem-solving situations
• Decidedly trustworthy and accountable
• Dependable team player
• Believe in work hard play hard mindset

You Have

• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Public company reporting experience using IFRS
• CPA Designation preferred
• A post-secondary school diploma/degree (Accounting or Business concentrations an asset)
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Strong computer skills: a high proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is essential, and a basic knowledge of G-Suite is an asset

About the Role

Your day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Preparing financial statements and the management discussion and analysis for quarterly and year-end filings.
• Performing a variety of accounting functions in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and project accounting in a multi-company, multi-currency environment.
• Completing consolidation and translation files.
• Assisting Victory Square management with financial analysis, preparing the analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Monthly variance analysis of corporate costs compared with quarterly forecast and the annual business plan.
• Assisting with the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for clients.
• Bookkeeping on special projects for Victory Square and for some regular period-ending closing entries.
• Assisting with year-end audit planning and liaising with the auditors on behalf of Victory Square.
• Common complex accounting issues include accounting for acquisitions, stock-based compensation, translations, and consolidations.
• Bank reconciliations and payments for Victory Square.

What Will You Earn?

Let’s agree on salary and vacation once we know what you offer, but our goal is to pay above the market rate for your unique skills.

Other Goodies

• Comprehensive employee health benefits package
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
• Casual dress code
• Monthly team events and activities
• Must be a foodie at heart and be down to try new foods (we love going for lunch as a team)
• Enjoy sports

Start date – As soon as possible.

How to Apply

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter to Sheri Rempel at Sheri@victorysquare.com

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.