Job Description

The position is classified as an R\xc3\x89-05 ($68,641 to $91,072 per annum). Please note the National Capital Commission (NCC) has its own classification system. Based on the NCC\xe2\x80\x99s classification system the R\xc3\x89-05 classification is approximately equivalent to a FI-02 level position.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Manager, General Accounting, the Senior General Accounting Officer maintains reliable and accurate accounting ledgers, specifically the general ledger and the capital assets subsidiary ledger. The individual assists the Manager in the reconciliation of ledgers and related accounts as well as in the preparation of the various financial reports and the NCC\'s financial statements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: University degree with specialization in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Commerce.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:

• Maintenance of accounting ledgers;
• Preparation of reconciliations including journal entries;
• Application of accounting standards;
• Preparation of financial analysis;
• Preparation of financial reports including financial statements and related note disclosures;
• Preparation of supporting documentation for the year-end audit of financial statements.

KNOWLEDGE

• Of the NCC\xe2\x80\x99s mandate, mission and priorities;
• Of use of software tools, specifically electronic spreadsheets and financial systems.

ABILITIES

• To work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• To adapt to changing priorities and situations;
• To provide recommendations for problem resolution;
• To pay attention to details: precision and accuracy;
• To communicate effectively orally and in writing.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Civility and Well-Being
• Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas;
• Working Effectively with Others \xe2\x80\x93 Relationships and Trust Building; and
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented \xe2\x80\x93 Getting Things Done

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance;
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB;
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario).

ASSETS

• Hold or be working towards obtaining a professional accounting designation (CPA);
• Experience in the supervision and management of human resources;
• Experience in managing treasury;
• Knowledge of accounting processes and practices of the public sector;
• Knowledge of internal controls relating to financial and accounting operations;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX financial software.

NOTES

Applicant must submit a cover letter and r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 clearly demonstrating with their on-line application that they meet all the essential qualifications listed above. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

National Capital Commisison