Assistant Controller
About the role
One of our clients is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team!
Assistant Controller Responsibilities:
Over-sight, management and development of staff accountants and related work-flows
Interacting with/supporting the CFOs and/or CEOs of client companies
Working with/supporting the senior management, with a view to stepping into managing client files directly and taking on client relationships directly
Oversight of General Ledgers and underlying accounting transactions
Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
Preparation of quarterly and annual MD&As
Preparation and/or review of working papers supporting financial statements and MD&As
Managing other regulatory reporting
Managing the audit/review processes with external auditors
Liaising with external tax advisors
Assisting with development and roll-out of Company templates
Assisting with roll-out of Company strategic plans
Assisting with other ad-hoc requests; and
Perform other accounting, client related and/or administrative tasks as needed.
Assistant Controller Skill sets:
5+ years of experience in an accounting/finance department of a public company or with a CPA firm (must include public company experience if from a CPA firm)
CPA designation or international equivalent is preferred
Deep understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting for public companies is required
Experience drafting and/or auditing financial statements and notes, as well as preparing and reviewing supporting working papers
Proven experience working in teams, managing staff, and reporting to a Controller, CFO, or other senior personnel
Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written - with strong command of English
Highly organized, with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Advanced IT proficiency, with experience using multiple accounting platforms and a comfort level with digitized environments
Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship is required
Experience with mining or exploration companies is a plus
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