Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

In financial operations at PwC, you will focus on managing financial processes and confirming compliance with regulations. You will handle tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution with complex financial data under the guidance of the Senior Finance Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

Supervise and coach Accounts Payable staff that process vendor invoices using a fully automated, paperless accounting system 

Allocate workload, train, set goals, prepare and deliver performance reviews of current staff. 

Interview, select and train new staff 

Develop, implement, monitor and document processes and procedures for continuous improvement to optimize productivity 

Oversee payments via cheques, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), wire transfers, and bank drafts including printing physical cheques 

Prepare monthly roll forward reconciliation as well as various management and statistical reports on top vendors, payments and account analyses 

Develop, implement and monitor procedures on PST self-assessment and Regulation 105 – Withholding Tax for Non-Residents 

Participate in weekly governance calls with the Offshore Accounts Payable/Inter-Territory Billing (ITB) Group, coach and guide them as well as streamline procedures 

Oversee the audit of the work of the Offshore AP/ITB Group 

Provide recommendations and participate in AP system implementations as well as create tickets whenever necessary in payable software’s vendor customer support system 

Assist Finance to obtain necessary documents and backups for various audits 

Handle any communications regarding the AP team and manage all incoming tickets via the centralized communications system as it pertains to the AP team 

Handle any Accounts Payable related issues that are escalated to the Finance Manager, Functional Leader or the Executive Team 

Any other additional responsibilities as assigned by your Finance Manager 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

Relevant accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Payable and or/ supervisory experience 

Solid knowledge of accounting processes and procedures 

Experience with Basware A/P, or an equivalent electronic accounts payable system 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Google Suite apps, an asset 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Strong analytical skills 

Strong multi-tasking, time-management, and organizational skills 

 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 
 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.