IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the shared services finance team
• Lead/support integration of any acquisitions into the business.
• Lead or have significant involvement in system/processes implementations and subsequent system upgrades. Monitor accounting and reporting processes and operations and make recommendations on opportunities for improvement. Implement recommendations that have management approval to proceed.
• Analyze financial results and prepare reports for management, the executive leadership team and the board.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year end close including review of account reconciliations and profit and loss analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, regulations, internal financial controls and tax reporting.
• Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit working papers.
• Coordinate external auditors, respond to audit requests, approve all adjustments and reconcile the audit numbers.
• Develop department goals that complement the overarching business goals of the company and coordinate staff day-to-day responsibilities/activities and distribute workload to continually meet and exceed goals and maximize team efficiency.
• Ensure project/department milestones/goals are met and the department adheres to and/or exceeds approved budgets.

• CPA designation is required, candidates that qualified at a major public accounting firm preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience, with 7+ years of managerial experience.
• Possesses the ability to strategize and solve problems, working directly with senior management.
• Display a willingness to take on a broad range of duties and projects and comfortable with a flexible, hands on approach.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical, planning, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.