MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/ Administration.
Professional designation
Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.
Knowledge of Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.
Well-developed written and oral communications skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in the use of computer programs
Accounting (Simply Accounting, Sun Accounting, etc)
Word processing (MS Office)
Spreadsheets (MS Office)
E-mail (MS Office)
Internet
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial accounting and reporting
Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Withholding Payments, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax.
Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
Prepare all supporting information for authorized groups such as the Revenue Boards and Social Security Boards.
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
Reconcile bank and investment accounts; and manage cash flow.
Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.
Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with Company policy.
Manage the bookkeeping function, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Develop and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure.
Assist the General Manager with financial reporting as required at Board meetings and the Annual General Meetings and provide advice to support the decision making process.
Payroll preparation and administration
Prepare all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist with the negotiations and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans.
Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time.
Manage the tracking of vacation, sick leave and other leave according to Company policy and local labour laws.
Budget preparation
Using the “Zero-Based” approach for budgeting, prepare the annual budget in consultation with the General Manager and other HOD’s.
Assist staff with the preparation of budgets for funding applications.
Project management (activity centers) accounting
Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects.
Application Instructions
Online application, CLICK HERE