Job Description

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Position Description
This role will work with the wider Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The Accountant plays a critical role in the monthly close process by contributing over piloting the preparation of support for certain journal entries. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Job Functions

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  Maintain accurate financial records and ensure financial information is recorded and communicated in a timely and precise manner
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  Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
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  Frequent contact with external 3rd party suppliers and vendors

Duties

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  Ensure smooth day to day finance operations, provide support and guidance to finance administrator, ensure accuracy in GL data entry, ensure compliance with internal control and procedures.
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  System and Process Implementation for general accounting matters.
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  Candidate will be involved in finance project integration, work closely with managers and various departments to streamline internal processes.
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  Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and month end G/L trial balance for review.
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  Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers and depreciation
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  Maintenance of the general ledger, including posting of journals, maintenance of prepayments, accruals, CoS and deferred income schedules. Resolution of any issues to ensure records remain accurate
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  Assist with liaising with auditors and tax agents for year-end audits and tax filing/compliance.
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  Preparation of Management Information and Analysis as required. Assist with budget queries
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  Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers and depreciation
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  Assist with the annual audit
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  General office administration
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  Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management
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  Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment

Job Requirements

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  Accountancy qualification or equivalent experience, strongly preferred
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  Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, strongly preferred
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  Experience of working in a Data Center or Critical Infrastructure environment, preferred
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  Experience in dealing with customer issues and problem solve
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  Able to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
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  Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop, Finance and Accounting systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365
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  Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
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  Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives
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  Potential employees must complete a background check successfully
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  Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal and regulatory umbrellas
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  Experience with YARDI accounting software is a plus

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard an efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer