We are looking to hire an ambitious Consultant, General Accounting to join our awesome team at SaskPower in Régina, SK.
Growing your career as a Full Time Consultant, General Accounting is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in people management, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Consultant, General Accounting at SaskPower today!

Permanent - Full Time

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan people. We offer some of the best jobs in the province.

Our challenging careers will help you grow while being surrounded by a fully-committed team, committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 05/22/2023 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

SaskPower is currently searching for a Financial Consultant- Accounting who is... accountable for preparing, administering, and analyzing financial information to ensure timely and accurate information for effective financial decision making.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible to assist with the administration of the general ledger system, manage and direct the recording of financial transactions and analyze financial results to determine causes for variances on financial statements; submit findings and interpretations to senior management.

Successful applicants will have a University degree in administration, business, commerce or other related discipline and a professional accounting designation. Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management and leadership skills are essential. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare month-end entries/accruals and related account reconciliations
• Managing and directing the recording of financial transactions and reviewing transactions to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures (ie- prepaids)
• Responsible for the consolidation and distribution of the monthly financial statement package, including preparation of some schedules and analyzing results to determine causes for variances
• Assisting with administration of the general ledger system including reporting structure updates
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams and assigned staff (in Revenue Accounting and General Accounting) as required
• Preparing, administering, and analyzing financial information as requested to ensure timely and accurate information for effective financial decision making
• Coordination/submission of requests from/to external auditors
• Develop, organize and deliver reports for internal and external audiences
• Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements
• Develop, organize and deliver reports for internal and external audiences
• Develop and maintain business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or other related equivalent AND/OR;
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
• 5 years of related financial accounting experience
• Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

SaskPower has identified competencies that enable performance and success within each out of scope role at SaskPower. For more information on these job family competencies and those that relate to the position that you are applying on, please visit: https://www.saskpower.com/Careers/Join-Our-Team/competencies

SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. Visit our website for details.

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Please apply by 05/22/2023.

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