Tax Accountant

**Job Summary**

MINISO Canada is currently expanding and we are looking for an **Tax Accounting** to support our finance operations across multiple store locations and corporate functions.

Work Location: North York, ON

Salary Range: Starting from **$55,000 per year,** commensurate with experience

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the **Tax Accountant** will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing corporate accounting processes, and ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations. This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s financial integrity, contributing to tax planning and reporting, and providing insights that inform strategic decisions.

**Major Responsibilities**

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and monthly reconciliations.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASPE or IFRS).

• Perform in-depth variance and trend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvement.

• Support corporate tax filings, including preparation of working papers for corporate income tax, sales tax (GST/HST/QST).

• Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial tax laws; monitor legislative changes and support audits or reviews as required.

• Contribute to tax planning initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce risk exposure.

• Assist in preparing and managing the company’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.

• Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits, including preparation of documentation and audit support.

• Maintain detailed documentation of accounting procedures and assist in developing standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve **financial reporting** and compliance processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

**Requirements & Qualifications**

• **CPA designation is Preferred**.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or multi-entity environment.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and corporate taxation principles.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in English is required; French or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset.