As our preferred candidate, you will have:
• Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA), plus continuous relevant training and development
• Considerable experience in a complex, computerized accounting environment,
• Sound knowledge of one or more of the following:
o current computer technology and system development concepts, demonstrated expertise in working with a sophisticated
ERP system and Microsoft Office
o budgeting processes (municipal government experience preferred)
o experience creating and/or auditing financial statements (municipal experience preferred)
o project management experience preferably involving multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and other regulations and standards, including, but not limited to the AIT, TILMA,
MGA, PSAB and GAAP.
• Detailed and current knowledge of internal security and control principles and practices
• Well-developed managerial/supervisory skills with the ability to effectively plan, direct, coach and mentor staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public, senior managers & agencies, and to manage conflict.
• The ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and deal tactfully in an open and political environment
• Demonstrated skills in clarifying issues, designing business processes, facilitating collaborative resolutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both in writing and orally through effective presentations, reports and policy
documents and others
• Ability to listen effectively to understand the needs of a wide range of Financial Services business users, synthesize information and
prepare/present cost/benefit analyses and business cases to support recommendations and decisions
• Experience in developing and delivering user training
• Significant exposure to fund accounting preferably in a municipal environment
