OMEX Agriculture Inc. is a Canadian fertilizer company with 40+ year experience in over 65 countries including 20 years in Canada.  OMEX is a leader in the development of new fertilizer products for the agriculture and horticulture markets, and has a proprietary formulating plant located in Oak Bluff, Manitoba. The company’s R&D department manages an extensive laboratory and field program across Canada and overseas.

We are currently looking for energetic and organized Controller to oversee and manage our financial department.

Title: Financial Controller / Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration of management accounts, organizational budgeting, financial reporting and administration of accounting processes: • Financial Statement preparation • General ledger reconciliation • Preparation and analysis of various reports • Preparation of monthly financial statements • Assistance in year-end reporting and budgeting • GST remittances • Full cycle accounts payable • Cash flow reporting • Month end reporting including but not limited to asset reporting and analysis • Variance analysis • Review bill of material changes and ensure accuracy • Inventory management.

Duties include and not limited to:

• Oversee accounts payable (full cycle); including ensuring that all corporate expenditures are valid expenses, accurately coded, properly authorized, and paid in a timely manner;
• Supervise the day-to-day accounting functions including bank deposits, project accounting maintenance, and journal entries;
• Month-end procedures including bank reconciliation, account reconciliations and accruals;
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements for the CEO and Company Director to review. Account for any budget variances and report significant discrepancies to the management;
• Financial analysis and assistance with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting;
• Manage cash flow to improve the financial health of the company;
• Comply with all local and federal tax filings and reporting requirements;
• Plan and complete the Year-End review with external Accounting firm;
• Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with the CEO and other Directors;
• Manufacturing/Production knowledge with experience in inventory management is an asset;
• Facilitate cross training and teamwork to support skills development and continuous improvement of accounting personnel;
• Provide backup assistance to team members when necessary;
• Procedure development and implementation;
• Management projects as assigned.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• CPA designation is an asset, Business degree or actively enrolled in the advanced levels of these programs.
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting-related position with a comparable role.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, analytical and able to work independently and with a diverse group of individuals with a wide variety of skill sets.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Tech savvy with aptitude for learning and mastering new software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Payroll is an asset.
• Challenges the status quo seeking efficiency, consistency and accuracy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced industry with exceptional organizational and problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous learning to achieve job related certifications and relevant Professional Accreditations.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be fluent in English – both verbal and written.

Benefits to Working with OMEX:

• Friendly, close-team environment.
• Direct relationship with all levels of the company.
• Healthy Work/Life balance.
• Free parking.

Deadline: February 1^st, 2021

Please forward your Resume to: Dr. Abdel ElHadrami at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.