The Vancouver Airport Authority has a
permanent, full time opportunity for an Internal Control and Financial Reporting
Specialist in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Financial
Reporting, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying current
business processes and controls and helping develop and implement solutions, as
well as, assessing the significance of risks and evaluating alternative
solutions. The candidate will also be responsible for testing the operating
effectiveness of internal controls.
Key responsibilities include:
· Participating in the Control and Process Improvements Team to
help develop and implement solutions to identified business, operational and
financial reporting risks. This includes assessing risks, consulting with other
departments, evaluating alternative solutions, implementing changes and
monitoring progress· Assisting with management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to support the quarterly CEO and CFO certifications including:
· completing and documenting walk-throughs
· working with process owners to develop process and control improvements
· aggregating and tracking control deficiencies
· Helping in building a program to test of the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and perform the related testing
· Aiding in designing and updating process narratives during the Corporate Systems Program upgrade project in 2013. This program includes upgrades to Maximo, Oracle and Propworks.
· Providing support in the day-to-day responsibilities such as analyzing accounting issues, drafting technical memos, conducting capital project reviews, performing month and quarter end procedures, and reviewing working papers
· Assisting the Director, Financial Reporting & Controller and Manager, Financial Reporting with other special projects as they arise
Key qualifications include:
· CA
accounting designation with 3-4 years of relevant experience or potentially a
CGA, CMA, or MBA with SOX or CSOX experience· Thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAP, IFRS standards, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Not-for-Profit accounting standards and current accounting issues
· Solid understanding of business processes and internal controls including testing design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
· Proven experience with SOX or CSOX documentation and testing
· Proficiency with the MS Office suite
· Experience with Oracle E-Business suite is an asset
· Highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills
· Superior interpersonal and communication capabilities, with the ability to express thoughts in an organized manner and listen to the issues of others in a way that elicits cooperation and support
· Proven ability to work in a team environment including leading team meetings
· Demonstrated initiative, autonomy, adaptability and sound judgment
· Ability to interact effectively with different levels and departments of an organization, both internally and externally
· Creativity and flexibility with respect to problem solving
We are committed to employment equity and
welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons
with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Application deadline:
January 12, 2013
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