Senior Financial Analyst Indirect Tax (GSTHSTQST)

Own Canadian Indirect Tax Compliance for a Global Organization

Are you a CPA or experienced accounting professional with a strong background in Canadian indirect tax and statutory compliance

CGI is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Analyst to join our Financial Business Services this highly visible role you will become the primary owner of Canadian indirect tax compliance across multiple legal entities ensuring accurate and timely GST HST PST and QST filings while partnering with finance tax audit and business leaders across Canada and internationally.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently solving complex accounting and tax issues and making a measurable impact within a collaborative global finance organization.


This position is a 15-month maternity leave contract with a comprehensive knowledge transfer period providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop expertise before assuming full ownership of the role.

As the primary Canadian indirect tax specialist within the Finance team you will take ownership of indirect tax compliance across multiple Canadian legal entities. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently exercising sound professional judgement and confidently managing compliance activities while partnering with stakeholders across Finance Tax Audit and the wider business.

While this is a fixed-term maternity cover position successful candidates may have the opportunity to be considered for future openings within CGI subject to business needs.

Lead Canadian Indirect Tax Compliance
Prepare review and file monthly GST HST PST and QST returns for multiple Canadian legal entities
Ensure timely and accurate indirect tax filings and remittances
Reconcile sales tax general ledger accounts
Prepare and post related journal entries
Investigate and resolve tax variances and reconciliation issues

Serve as the Indirect Tax Subject Matter Expert
Act as the primary point of contact for Canadian sales tax questions
Partner with internal finance teams on tax-related matters
Support provincial and federal sales tax audits
Monitor legislative changes affecting indirect tax compliance
Liaise with external auditors and government agencies as required

Support Financial Compliance
Assist with statutory financial statement preparation
Support SOX compliance and internal control activities
Prepare withholding tax calculations and related journal entries
Collaborate with international finance teams on statutory reporting initiatives

Drive Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to automate and improve tax and accounting processes
Recommend efficiencies that reduce risk and improve accuracy
Support finance transformation initiatives across the organization

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline
CPA designation or equivalent accounting qualification preferred
Strong knowledge of Canadian indirect taxes (GST HST PST and QST)
Experience preparing and filing Canadian sales tax returns
Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliations
Experience preparing journal entries
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65000$115000.

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