accounting controller

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Tasks:

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems.
• Supervise staff.
• Train staff.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.
• Examine accounting records.
• Provide financial, business and tax advice.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1.
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Accounting software.
• Internet.
• MS Excel.
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• TaxPrep.

Area of specialization:

Accounting.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.