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Reviews an organization's financial reporting mechanisms, policies or processes and ensures compliance to industry standards, corporate rules and regulatory requirements. Provides tax-saving advice and recommend wealth management and estate-planning strategies.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Certified General Accountants Association (CGA) membership
- Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association Accreditation
Accountant Specific Skills
- Provide financial, business and tax advice
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- Examine accounting records
- Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
- Analyze financial documents and reports
Financial Auditor Specific Skills
- Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
- Prepare reports and audit findings
- Examine financial records and transactions
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
- Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
Ability to Supervise
- 1 - 2 people
- Contractors
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- General office equipment
- Quick Books