financial management officer

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• 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 procedures
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Investigate possible unethical conduct or breaches of securities or commodity futures law
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• QuickBooks
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• Real World
• Human resources software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• Xero

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Proactive

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)