senior accountant

• or equivalent experience

Financial Auditor Specific Skills

• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Examine accounting records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Prepare reports and audit findings

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 2
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2
• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• ACCPAC
• Quattro Pro
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Internet
• Abacus
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• CANTAX
• Caseware/Caseview
• TaxPrep

Accountant Specific Skills

• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Examine accounting records
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports

Additional Skills

• Train staff

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 16-20 people

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized