Finance Specialist - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd.

Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd.

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Reporting to the Controller, responsibilities for the position include the following:

Fixed Assets Management

Maintains fixed asset schedule, including RFEs ensuring proper approvals and tracking are in place and policy is followed, additions, disposals and depreciation.

Leads the fixed asset audit process for the Association. Upon direction from the Controller, identify the scope and timelines of the process for all Saskatoon Co-op locations. Conduct the fixed asset review at each location in the association.

This includes categorizing all assets at each location, tagging and documenting, and tracking assets as part of the reconciliation process.

In concluding the process, provides recommendations to the Controller and provides regular communication with Organizational Leaders is required as part of this process.

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Post Audits

As a requirement for the FCL Investment Program, to lead the data collection and feasibility review to actual results on all projects (ex: new locations, new vehicles, new programs, etc).

As part of this process, this position will lead the evaluation of the projected results to the actual results, identifying the gaps in financial performance for these projects or programs.

As part of this process, to lead the analysis of underperforming operational locations and reviewing operational efficiencies with respective Organizational Leaders (if efficiencies are found).

This position will provide the results of this assessment to the Controller for further action that may be required.

For all of those locations or programs analysed under this process, to provide overall results to the Controller, which includes relevant information regarding variances from projections, reasons for the variances, along with corrective action (if required).

As this process is conducted, to provide recommendations to the Controller on Association wide best practices for the Controller to document the Association wide (and well as finance department) processes and practices.

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Financial Operations, Processes & Training

To provide assistance to the Senior Accountant and Accountant through financial functions, such as bank reconciliations or follow up with team leaders regarding financial reporting requirements (ex: margins variances or delays).

Leads the administration preparation work for financial technology work, such as preparation of process documentation for JDE or new budgeting software.

As part of this role, to investigate current state documented processes, and to provide recommendations to the Controller regarding changes or adjustments financial reporting processes for the department and Association that are required.

Leads training of new team members ensuring achievement of consistent results within established timelines as part of the onboarding process.

Providing feedback and direction to team members as well as team leaders on progress.
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Relationship Management
To partner with Team Leaders to assist them with financial reporting requirements on a financial reporting period basis.

To share best practices for their role in managing the financial requirements of their role, and to support them in providing knowledge or tools to assist them.

Upon direction from the Controller, to provide organizational wide training on financial processes as well as any impacts from the implementation of financial software/technology.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's of Commerce with a Major in Finance or Accounting
A minimum of 3+ years' experience within industry
CPA is considered an asset, CRS or accounting experience in a retail environment is considered an asset.

Deadline:
July 23, 2023
If you are interested or require additional information, please contact: Steve Gotto, Senior Human Resources Specialist at