Finance Assistant

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will support financial operations, manage budget preparations, and assist with SR&ED tax claims. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and have strong time-management and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics is required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support SR&ED tax claim and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly expense forecasts and yearly budgets.
• Organize meetings and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Finance Assistant.

About the team

From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.

About the job

• Support Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax claim
• Keep track of the financial reporting and identifying potential financial risks
• Assist with the preparation of monthly expense forecast and yearly budget
• Be familiar with the companies policies, communicate and coordinate internal and external inquiries/requests
• Organize meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders and note taking
• Other duties as required or assigned

About the ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Self-directed and able to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated, detail orientated individual with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines within a high demand environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI etc.)