Title Assistant Controller
Category Information Technology
City Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Description Assistant Controller
This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 35 years, we're still growing! We're expanding in Atlantic Canada and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
Position Description:
As the Financial Lead to the Atlantic Business Unit, you will be responsible for the accuracy of the monthly financial statements along with regional management reports. Specific responsibilities will include reviewing and verifying the accuracy of revenue recognition, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring the integrity of general ledger balances, assist with month end close, producing and reviewing financial statements, supervision of the finance team, and contribute towards the development and achievement of the Business Unit financial plans.
Your experience in the Information Technology Consulting Industry will be of great assistance to you as you apply your solid knowledge of systems and general ledger processing through to financial statements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial results
- Analysis for senior management
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Participate to the preparation of budget and forecast
- Complete and ensure that all monthy corporate reporting is complete and submitted on time
- Prepare various ad-hoc analyses for senior management
Required Level of Education:
Accounting designation - CA, CMA, CGA
Must have technical
Skills:
- Strong technical accounting skill
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Power Point
- Analytical and problem solving skills
Nice to have technical
Skills:
- Some knowledge of IFRS would be a plus
Soft
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Works well under pressure
- Critical eye for detail
- Positive attitude
- Very well organized
- Able to multitask effectively
- Have excellent time management, task planning and prioritization skills
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Sense of humour!
Other Requirements:
Travel to other CGI offices may be required. At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.
This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Skills
* Accounting
* Analytical Thinking
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Problem Solving/DecisionMaking
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