accountant

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• College or university educational institution/establishment

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• 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
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation

Experience and specialization

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Risk management
• Financial examination
• Financial investigation
• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

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