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We have an immediate opening for an Accountant / Controller to lead and oversee the financial operations of the company.
As the head of the Accounting / Administration department you perform various complex accounting duties according to dealership policy and accounting theory.
You are responsible for coordinating, preparing, and analyzing financial information and communicating summary information for management's use in making financial decisions.
You are the contact for accounting issues within the dealership and you develop, retain, and effectively engage department personnel.
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in financial management or accounting
Understanding of financial concepts such as budgets, Return on Investment (ROI), and Net Operating Return on Assets (NORA)
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of accounting systems
Degree or College Diploma in an Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent experience
Enjoy financial analysis, problem solving and information gathering
Organized with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ethical and professional with strong decision making willing to take a stand for what is right
High degree of verbal and written communication skills
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Train staff
- Conduct performance reviews
- Arrange training for staff
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
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Ability to Supervise
- 5 - 10 people
Work Location Information
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- Electronic scheduler
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
- Human resources software