13 Oct
Port of Vancouver
Metro Vancouver
JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Join an organization
that plays a critical role in Canada's economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world's
most sustainable port.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of
the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest and most diversified port. Our mandate
as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable
Canada's trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly
through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring
the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It
also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on
federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead
without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in
creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers
all employees to reach their full potential.
The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
is a key member of the accounting team responsible for financial reporting and
analysis. This role takes the initiative to learn and have a solutions-oriented
mindset. The primary focus entails preparing the organization's monthly
internal financial reporting packages, preparing quarterly/annual external
reporting materials, performing technical accounting research and providing
recommendations; and preparing ad-hoc accounting analysis and recommendations
on a variety of topics to effectively support decision-making.
This includes
being accountable for the financial close process, maintenance of the
organization's accounting policies, researching accounting treatments and
ensuring that all transactions are recorded completely and accurately in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). This
position will collaborate with other business partners, compile supporting
documentation, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
What you do:
- Research accounting treatment orissues and provide analysis and accounting guidance or recommendation tooperating departments and programs to ensure transactions areappropriately accounted for in the financial results and in compliancewith IFRS
- Review consolidated financialinformation from team members and conduct in-depth analysis to identifyand evaluate variances or inaccuracies which may result in financialreporting and audit risks. Actively address underlying variance which mayinclude but not limited to, investigating issue, correcting error, orexplaining anomaly in the financial statements
- Provide timely month-over-month,year-to-date actual to budget variance analysis on the financial resultsto ensure accuracy, completeness and reasonableness of financial records,support the users of financial statements for decision making, perform varianceinvestigation, formulate follow-up action plans, and provide commentary asrequired
- Present financial results andvariance analysis to the accounting team and support the preparation ofmaterials for Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings
- Take initiative, lead, coordinate,propose, and implement work process improvements for financial reportingto enable efficiency and effectiveness
- Responsible forcompleting the full set of consolidated and subsidiaries' financial statementsand note disclosures in compliance with IFRS and accounting policies foraudits, including creating and/or updating financial statements presentationand disclosure language and working papers
- Prepareaccounting memos and accounting policies to reflect IFRS changes, new standardsimplementation, and/or new accounting issues, including the accountingtreatment for new business activities and projects
- Maintainaccuracy of the capital assets ledger through the capital asset life cyclewhich can include project submission review, capital code set-up, assetcreation, depreciation, and disposal
- Completeperiod-end financial reporting packages including all supporting documentationto management for review and approval
- Perform themonthly close process and general ledger accounting functions to ensure timelyfinancial reporting including regulatory filings to management for final review
- Prepare journalentries to record including those with an impact of technical accounting issues
- Maintenance ofthe general ledger and chart of accounts within JD Edwards, the accountingsystem, including account creation and modification
- Proactivelyidentify internal control process improvements or recommendations and liaisewith internal audit team and/or auditor to address deficiencies. Create actionplan to mitigate financial control risks within the department and implementaccordingly
- Ensureeffective and appropriate internal controls have been implemented andcontinuous improvement of current controls to ensure risk mitigation
- Contributetowards audit process by liaising with auditors, prepare working papers, andcoordinate with other departments as required to ensure the audits areconducted effectively and efficiently
- Maintaincurrency in knowledge in IFRS, relevant regulatory codes, and deep knowledge ofthe organization's policies and procedures
- Maintaincurrency in accounting knowledge,
relevant legislative changes, and pursueregular professional development to maintain CPA designation
- Perform otherassigned duties as required including but not limited to ad-hoc projects andreporting and analysis
What you bring:
- Completion of abachelor's degree in accounting, finance or acceptable discipline from arecognized post-secondary institution plus completion of a professionalaccounting designation (i.e., CPA)
- Must have aminimum of four (4) years of progressively senior level accounting or financialanalysis experience in public practice, medium-to-large sized corporations, ora balanced combination of either environment
- Considerableexperience with applying advanced IFRS knowledge in a previous workenvironment,
addressing complex accounting transactions and/or issues, in-depthexperience with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and cashflow analysis
- Strongknowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), regulatoryrequirements, accounting policies and best practices
- Experience withfinancial database software and ERP systems is required, and previousexperience with JD Edwards would be considered an asset
- Advanced Excel,Word and MS Office application skills required with demonstrated ability tobuild and maintain financial reports
- Must haveexcellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Mustdemonstrate aptitude and ability for tactful and diplomatic interaction, alongwith solid analytical abilities
- Must havestrong work ethic and is regarded as a proactive individual who is focused oncontinuous improvement in all work processes
- Must havestrong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills,including the ability to liaise effectively and positively
- Must be detailoriented and committed to a high level of accuracy
- Must be ahighly motivated individual, taking initiative, adapting to change anddemonstrating the ability to collaborate with other
- Must be able towork independently and as a member of the team, with ability to prioritizeworkload and to work under pressure in the fast-paced environment
- Ability toidentify and assess opportunities for process improvement and implementaccordingly
- Must haveaptitude to renew financial and regulatory knowledge and demonstrate ability toresearch IFRS
What we offer:
We offer a robust total rewards package including:
- Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
- Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
- Earned time off program
- Paid vacation and personal care leave
- Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
- Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver's waterfront
- Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver,
Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions
This is Canadian-based employment, and it isexpected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser PortAuthority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us [email protected].
We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wxwú7mesh(Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our_ website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) _._
▶️ Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
🖊️ Port of Vancouver
📍 Metro Vancouver