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Senior Consultant - Finance, Admin and IT - 6 Month Contract (Closed)

Job Highlights
Toronto
Contract
$50

Our client is sourcing for a Senior Consultant - 6 months

About the Opportunity

  • Provides managerial level support for the development of the reporting package
  • Manages day-to-day completion of the accounting functions and forecasting, except budgeting and payroll
  • Project manage year end preparation; including guiding, contributing or preparing lead sheets and general ledger reconciliations and audit requirements amongst the team members
  • Leads completion of financial reporting including oversight of excel routines to prepare the department reports, variance analysis, balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash
  • flows and net assets
  • Conducts activities including analysis and identification of key accounting adjustments necessary for the conversion to accrual basis of accounting and other standards.
  • Collaborates with the team to develop approaches (collection of key information, creation of working paper, identification of key analysis, application of accounting standards, mentor learning for assigned
  • staff members) to complete a sustainable, accurate and timely monthly routine.
  • Reviews general ledger reconciliations for accuracy; problem solve and ensure application of accounting standards.
  • Leads oversight of internal audit function and financial controls
  • Advisory and assurance services for ongoing accounting treatment under relevant guidelines, oversight of timely and accurate statutory filing, board financial reporting, audit readiness and coordination
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement, and key accounting policies development of same and implementation.
  • Supervising subsidiary's  financial analyst. Matrix supervision of Financial Analyst. Ongoing mentoring and coaching of broader accounting team.
  • Additional analysis or tasks may be requested by the Director
  • Review training programs/opportunities to ensure they align with long term objectives

About You

  • Accounting Designation
  • Excellent knowledge in public sector accounting standards, minimum 2 year experience with deferral method for accounting
  • Excellent technical skills in excel and proficient knowledge of large ERP's
  • Experience with Fund Accounting is preferred. Demonstrated experience in month end routines, financial statement preparation and preparation for audit required
  • Experience with government reporting and consolidation routines. Demonstrated effective analytical, judgement, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong organizational skills in order to prioritize and complete multiple requests with tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and key stakeholders

Pay Rate

$50/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #318591.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.