Cpa Trainee - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 1X6
Req ID:44691- #LI-Hybrid
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid-
Location: Downtown Toronto - 700 University Ave
Shifts: Days
Deadline to Apply: December 13, 2023
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and changemakers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on and off the job.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This position is moving to OPG

Corporate Headquarters:

In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario.

This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and resultsdriven professional to join our team in the role of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Trainee.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESBusiness Planning & Reporting
:

provide decision support to the OPG senior executive team through oversight of consolidated financial results with responsibilities that include short-range and long-range financial plans, Board of Directors and ELT reporting and scorecards, benchmarking studies and corporate financial policy development.

The Corporate Business Planning & Reporting team liaises with business units and controllership teams in an advisory capacity and is responsible for the internal reporting of consolidated Financial and Operational results.- External Reporting & Accounting Policy
: support the preparation, validation and filing of annual and quarterly external disclosures including financial statements, MD&A, news releases and other regulatory filings.

Provide support in the evaluation, preparation and implementation of new accounting policies, and complex technical accounting areas under US GAAP, IFRS, and public company regulatory standards.
Work closely with team members to support external auditor requests.
Ensure the end-to-end financial reporting process is compliant with appropriate internal controls and ensure efficiency in the overall process on an ongoing basis.
EDUCATION**- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting; and

Must be actively working towards obtaining the CPA designation, and must have completed the academic prerequisites for the CPA program

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a dynamic, results driven and analytical accounting and finance professional who is looking to grow their career, someone with a background and experience in the following:
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
Knowledge with business management, accounting and finance processes and systems is required. Up to two years of progressive experience is preferred.
A willingness and desire to learn and develop.
Knowledge to support the development of financial strategies, polices, and procedures.
Strong analytical skills, experience with financial reporting and management reporting.
Experience with preparing internal or external financial reports, IFRS and/or US GAAP would be an asset.
Sound judgment, critical thinking and creative problemsolving abilities; ability to think outside the box.
Superior organizational and time management skills. Must be able to prioritize, multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Sense of urgency and decisionmaking skills in managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines.
Experience and ability to anticipate upcoming needs, adapt to change in order to help conserve time and drive efficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain productive client relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
Resultsoriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fastpaced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
Ability to work in a crossfunction environment, navigate organization and support systems to deliver results.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Experience using large financial and integrated enterprise systems such as SAP would be an asset.
Experience in using IBM Cognos Disclosure Management would be an asset.