Job Description

Job Title: Intermediate Accountant

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power \xe2\x80\x93 Corporate Finance

Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: June 14th, 2023

Reference Number: 11394

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system\xe2\x80\x94for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by June 14th, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, you are a key member of the Nova Scotia Power Finance team, and you will be responsible for providing financial analysis to influence business decisions across the organization and work with various departments within the organization.

As an Intermediate Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s quarterly and annual external Management Discussion & Analysis and Financial Statements, as well as other quarterly deliverables.
• Preparation of NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s quarterly and annual Regulated Financial Statements and related filings with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
• Involvement in the accounting and reporting related to several of NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s processes, including leases and pension.
• Supporting the ongoing analysis of financial reporting and disclosure issues.
• Preparation of NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s annual Financial Statements for NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s pension plans.
• User/ administrator of our Certent Disclosure Management (CDM) software.
• Assisting NSPI\xe2\x80\x99s external auditors through quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Working with other departments to provide information as required.
• Other accounting, ad hoc, and special project responsibilities as assigned.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

What skills will make you successful?

• You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
• A University degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of one-year related experience, and a desire to pursue an accounting designation (CPA).
• You will have experience with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel and be comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Hyperion consolidation software (HFM) and/or CDM would be considered an asset.
• You must be highly motivated, detailed oriented and possess strong leadership, quantitative, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• You can work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines.
• As the successful candidate you also possess solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and are innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• A related combination of experience and education will be considered.

The Company actively supports the personal and professional development of its employees and are pleased to support you should you be working towards completing your CPA Program.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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