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Corporate Finance Accountant (14 Month Contract)Mississauga, ON, Canada \xe2\x97\x8f Virtual Req #1082Wednesday, August 14, 2024Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:For Children. For Change. For Life.Position: Corporate Finance Accountant (14 months FT Temporary)Reports to: Manager, Corporate FinancePosition Term: Full Time TemporaryPrimary Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaWorkplace Type: Remote (within Canada)This position ensures timely and accurate reporting of all Corporate Financial results (month-end and year-end reporting) through liaising with Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, and the Program Finance teams; Ownership of the commodity tax reporting/claims and the Annual CRA Charity Return (T3010). This position also be a key liaison to World Vision\xe2\x80\x99s external auditors during the interim, YE, other finance related audits.Duties and responsibilitiesCorporate Financial Reporting and closing process

• Coordinate and ensure the timely submission of all financial data from the corporate finance, program finance, and supporter operations teams, as well as ensuring receipt of all information from all digital platforms, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial information.
• Performing key journal entries including accruals, managing prepaids and allocate to various business owners, bank interest income and fees and other reallocation entries.

• Ensure timely closing of books and financial statements are distributed as per schedule
• Responsible for preparing the balance sheet & other reports for SO reporting.
• Uphold key financial controls to ensure integrity of financial reporting and the safe keeping of financial resources through review and analysis of material transactions, review and reconciliation of World Vision\xe2\x80\x99s assets and liability accounts.
• Responsible for creating and managing the year-end schedule to ensure all information has been gathered and completed for the annual External Audit.
• Engage with external auditors during the interim and year-end audits and provide all necessary information and working papers required.
• Engage with senior leaders in the organization regarding issues that may arise during the audit.
• Review and booking of endowment investment market revaluation journal entries and prepare the quarterly Investment board report
• On an ongoing basis develop & implement new processes and procedures, wherever required, to increase efficiency within the corporate finance department. This will include informal mentoring and coaching of corporate accountants and accounts payable staff on change of procedures, reports and reconciliations & proper use of chart of accounts to bring into effect the incremental process improvements.
• Provide accounting and financial guidance across the organization, ensuring adherence to current Canadian GAAP accounting and charity tax standards. Keep updated on regulatory changes, apply them to WVC\'s operations, and advise business unit managers on implications and necessary adjustments.

• Responsible for the year over year variance analysis of balance sheet items.
• Coverage for other finance operations, including bank reconciliation, donation processing & inquiries and other ad hoc area.

Charity Regulatory Compliance Reporting

• Responsible for the compilation, coordination and completion of the Annual Charity Information Return to CRA (T3010). This requires:
• Compiling information from the corporate finance records and assessing how it fits into the T3010 format;
• Receiving and analyzing information from the Program Finance Department; and completing detailed schedules to accompany the T3010.
• Responsible for filing all commodity tax refund requests, including tabulating the information, completing the applicable documentation, and submitting for refund. Also responsible for all communication with regulatory providers surrounding commodity tax issues and audits.

Fixed Asset Management

• Manage, maintain and reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger ensuring all categories and depreciation rates have been set up correctly, that transactions have been posted accurately into their appropriate categories, and that depreciation is recorded each month in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare monthly fixed asset report showing spend to date, committed and budgeted amounts.
• Prepare annual depreciation budget and update capital assets projections for the budget process.
• Review fixed assets disposal with capital owners and write off disposed assets annually

Qualifications:

• University or college degree, preferably in business and or an accounting related field.

• Professional Accounting designation such as CPA CA/CGA/CMA.
• Minimum 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in corporate financial accounting and reporting, especially as it relates to dealing with month-end close processes, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, external audit working papers and non-profit accounting.
• Knowledge in dealing with multi-national organizations and reconciling balances between various entities.
• Knowledge and understanding of current Canadian GAAP specifically as it relates to the Not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in dealing with external auditors and the preparation of working papers related to year-end.
• Superior communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to work well with diverse groups and other stakeholders, including personnel from World Vision International.
• Detail-oriented, problem solver and analytical skills to solve business and accounting related issues.
• Process-oriented and innovative thinker who is able to aid in ongoing process improvement.
• Strong computer skills and experience in working within an ERP environment together with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with expert knowledge of Excel. Working experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operation is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work and engage in a team environment, but also the ability to work in isolation, being self-motivated to meet various deadlines.

Why Consider Us?

• World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.
• We are Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit organization.
• We embody an Agile mindset here.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our comprehensive health benefits start at day 1 which includes a Health Spending Account.
• We match pension contributions up to 6% and provide a top-up for pregnancy & parental leaves.
• We offer extra time off for restoration by closing for an additional day on long weekends, 6 times a year.
• We provide up to six weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation, plus paid sick days, personal days & wellness days.
• We offer a family-friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.

#LI-RemoteWe bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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