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Work setting

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

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 financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)