Accountant (temporary contract)

Role Summary

Performs professional accounting work including compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data. Requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles and bookkeeping experience. May include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation and reporting of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation, external monitoring of statutory accounting principles.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management and Control

Track progress against budgets within established finance systems and report variances to more senior colleagues.

Data Collection and Analysis

Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

Data Management

Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.

Insights and Reporting

Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.

Document Preparation

Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Project Management

Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

Information and Business Advice

Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.

Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols

Assist with the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Education

• Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education Level 4