English-speaking Finance Consultant

CGI

Position Description:

In summary, the GBS resource will:

1. Handle billing at 100% for several clients of the Canadian and US BU
2. Contract Review: Review of the relevant contracts to extract the necessary information for invoice generation.
3. Draft Invoice Preparation: Generate a draft invoice based on the contract details.
4. Internal Validation of invoices
5. Error Correction: If any discrepancies or errors are identified, make the necessary corrections.
6. CGI Internal Review
Share the final version and related information with CGI responsible for review and approval.
7. Client Submission: Once approved, proceed with the submission to the client.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Main Tasks
1. Contract Analysis
o Review and analyze contractual agreements to identify billing terms, deliverables, and client-specific requirements.
o Ensure completeness and accuracy of information required for invoice generation.
2. Invoice Drafting
o Prepare invoice drafts based on contractual data and predefined billing schedules.
o Ensure the draft reflects correct amounts, timelines, and descriptions.
3. Internal Coordination
o Share the invoice draft with internal stakeholders for review and validation.
o Collaborate with relevant teams to address any issues or discrepancies.
4. Error Management and Corrections
o Identify and correct any errors or inconsistencies in the invoice or supporting documentation.
o Maintain traceability of all corrections and updates.
5. Client Submission Process
o Depending on the mode of delivery (manual or automated), ensure accurate and timely submission of invoices to the client.
o Monitor submission status and confirm successful delivery.
6. Liaison with CGI Representative
o Communicate and share all invoice-related information with the CGI point of contact for final validation.
o Obtain necessary approvals before submission to the client when applicable.
7. Documentation and Archiving
o Maintain proper records of contracts, invoice drafts, approvals, and submitted invoices.
o Ensure compliance with internal processes and audit requirements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Master's degree in accountancy, with minimum 2 years of experience
A previous position in a multinational company with international subsidiaries and/or a spell in an accountancy or auditing firm is considered an asset;
Fluency in spoken and written French (fluent) and English (operational);
A good command of Excel is essential (advanced functions, pivot tables, etc.);


Good communication skills and ability to adapt to change;
Be team-oriented and develop the ability to work with virtual, multi-functional and multi-border teams;
Demonstrate critical thinking and good analytical skills;
Know how to manage priorities and meet deadlines;
Demonstrate organisational skills, autonomy, initiative and a good sense of responsibility;
Demonstrate a proactive attitude to the collection and validation of financial information.