accountant

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Arrange training for staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• 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 income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week