Assistant Controller - Oakville, Canada - Baffinland Iron Mines

Baffinland Iron Mines

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission for this Position:

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world's most captivating and seldom seen destinations.

We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation.

Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing.

The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for the implementing best practices for the accurate and efficient accounting, consolidation and financial reporting for the Company in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

The Assistant Controller ensures excellent team work, motivation, professional development and managing other employment-related issues with the Accounting and Reporting team.

is responsible for managing the accounting team Company's accounting and financial reporting, including accounting policies and procedures.

Main Accountabilities:

Manage the accounting and reporting team to ensure that work is accurate, timely and efficient
Lead the development of team members and ensure excellent team work
Ensure that accounting practices are in compliance with Company policies and procedures, while encouraging continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend improvements to internal controls documentation
Prepare accurate and timely quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis documents
Oversee technical accounting matters
Oversee all tax compliance and other government filings
Other responsibilities and matters as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO from time to time

Main Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance and/or Accounting required
Minimum 7 years' experience in in accounting/reporting role of a public company reporting under IFRS, including supervision of staff
CPA designation required
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Excellent computer skills, including Excel and Word and experience with large ERP systems
Experience with SAP preferred
Mine industry experience preferred
Strong attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
Ability and willingness to meet deadlines