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Financial Accountant
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - Toronto, required to work in office minimum two days/ wk.
Salary: The starting salary is C$55,000 per annum with the possibility of C$62,000 based on an assessment of skills and experience at the interview stage
Closing date: May 16th, 2025
The Financial Accountant at World Animal Protection plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and compliant management of financial processes. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including managing day-to-day accounting tasks such as banking, invoicing, supplier payments, payroll, and month-end closings. The incumbent will support the finance manager in preparing accurate financial statements and assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and analyses to support the organization's mission. A key part of the role is ensuring the accuracy of financial records and collaborating closely with the fundraising department to reconcile donations and other revenue sources.
In addition to technical accounting skills, the ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. They will possess a post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline and have experience in the financial sector, preferably with a background in the charitable sector. Proficiency in financial software, including Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and online banking systems, is essential. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and uphold the organization's core values, including diversity, inclusion, and accountability. This role is integral to supporting World Animal Protection's mission to create lasting change for animal welfare globally.
Who are we?
World Animal Protection is the global voice for animal welfare, with more than 70 years’ experience campaigning for a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. We have offices in 12 countries and work across 47 countries. We collaborate with local communities, the private sector, civil society and governments to change animals’ lives for the better.
Our goal is to change the way the world works to end animal cruelty and suffering for both wild and farmed animals. Through our global food system strategy, we will end factory farming and create a humane and sustainable food system that puts animals first. By transforming the broken systems that fuel exploitation and commodification, we will give wild animals the right to a wildlife. Our work to protect animals will play a vital role in solving the climate emergency, the public health crisis, and the devastation of natural habitats.
What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including.
• Health and dental benefits
• 5% pension benefit
• Paid vacation
• 13 paid public holidays
• Floating public holidays – in recognition of cultural and religious diversity
• Holiday office closure
• Paid volunteer days
• Paid personal/carer days
To achieve our aim of making World Animal Protection a Diverse and Inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals of traditionally under-represented communities and backgrounds.
At World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind. Please bear this in mind through your application journey. These are:
Global: We make decisions & act with a global mindset
Diverse and Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all
Collaborative: We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change
Agile: We make change happen in a fast-moving world
Growing People: We continually learn and develop
Accountable: We are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to do the same
Courageous: We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets
