Co-op/Intern Tax and Finance

Location

This is a hybrid position. You must be in the Ottawa, Canada office, at least three days a week. 

About the team

We’re looking for someone with a passion for finance and tax to join our finance team. Someone who works well in a team environment and independently. A self-starter with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning, the Tax/Finance Co-op Student will be part of a fast-paced, global team, and will act as a partner to support the day-to-day operations of the tax and finance team and the business.

This is a 8 month position, starting January 2025 

What you will do

• Work within the tax function to assist in global income tax accounting and worldwide tax compliance processes
• Assist with the preparation of working papers and tax provisions as part of our quarterly financial reporting process
• Assist with the preparation of working papers to support transfer pricing charges to related parties
• Assist with the preparation of indirect tax filings and reconcile the underlying financial statement account balances
• Assist with the preparation of working papers as part of our global tax compliance process for our corporate tax obligations in various jurisdictions (Canada, U.S., EMEA, APAC)
• Research, analyze, prepare summaries, and present findings on various tax/finance matters to tax team and/or other teams within finance organization
• Perform monthly reconciliations to support financial statement account balances
• Provide assistance with various audit support requirements
• Provide support for month-end requirements
• May perform other projects as assigned, which are dependent on business initiatives

What we are looking for

• Working towards completion of a business/accounting/finance program
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Things that would definitely help

• Familiarity with the use of accounting systems is an asset, specifically NetSuite
• Related previous work experience is an asset
• Understanding of intercompany accounting and foreign currencies
• Experience in research and analysis
• Completion of introductory tax course(s) an asset

We’re accepting applications now through end of day on Monday, October 1st, 2024. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes. 

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. 

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more. 

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.