Senior Accountant

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the accurate preparation of financial statements and compliance with public sector accounting standards. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with a professional accounting designation or relevant education. This position offers a competitive salary in a supportive environment committed to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting accounting regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Ability to understand complex accounting pronouncements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate preparation of financial information for reports.
• Provide training and direction to departments for compliance.
• Assist in managing quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)

Post-secondary education with intermediate accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Office of the Provincial Comptroller, Treasury Board Secretariat

Advertisement Number : 44307

Salary(s) : FI6 $84,182.00 - $109,658.00 per year

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar positions within various branches, divisions and departments within the Government of Manitoba. The eligibility list will remain in effect until exhausted.

To be considered, you must submit an application form along with your resume.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Qualifications : Essential :

• A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA), or post-secondary education and completion of the intermediate level of a recognized accounting program with supplementary accounting experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying accounting and financial processes, statutes, regulations, and policies. Includes applying General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing budgets, financial reports and analysis.
• Experience assessing and evaluating accounting policies and practices, financial budgeting, and / or reporting practices / formats.
• Ability to understand and apply complex accounting policy and practice pronouncements contained in the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Handbook.
• Strong professional judgement with superior analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency using Excel applications including the ability to produce proforma financial statements and model scenarios.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to give presentations.

Desired :

• Knowledge and use of the accounting information system SAP (or similar software) - navigating, reporting and execution of transactions.
• Knowledge of Province of Manitoba financial management policies and practices as set out in the Financial Administration Manual, The Financial Administration Act and the General Manual of Administration.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or managing audits within the public sector.

To Apply for the Position :

Note : Only those who submit their application form and resume will be considered.

Duties :

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial information into the Province’s quarterly and annual financial statements. This includes the Summary Financial Statements and supporting schedules and details, but also includes all other required disclosures relating to these entities.

The incumbent represents the Office of the Provincial Comptroller at all working group meetings and also provides direction, training, and advice to Departments and entities in their assigned Ministry(ies) to ensure their accounting and reporting systems enable them to meet all CPA Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Standards and reporting requirements.

The Senior Accountant is also responsible for accurate and timely preparation of financial information for assigned financial statement components. This includes analysis of accounts, preparation of working papers and lead sheets, analysis of changes, and review to ensure appropriate accounting recognition and disclosure.

The Senior Accountant is also responsible for assisting in the management and completion of quarterly and annual reporting and disclosure requirements on a back-up basis for other Crown entities assigned to other staff in the division, where required.

Apply to :

Advertisement # 44307

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and / or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and / or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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