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Accounting controller

Overview

Languages

French

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

  • Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Supervise staff
  • Train staff
  • Analyze clients’ financial records
  • Arrange training for staff
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
  • Prepare reports and audit findings
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Analyze financial documents and reports
  • Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
  • Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel

Area of specialization

  • Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)