RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Accountant / Financial Controller

  • Location: Chéticamp Cape Breton
  • Deadline: March 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

La Coopérative de Chéticamp is recruiting for a

POSITION

Accountant / Financial Controller

Nestled at the foot of Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Cheticamp Co-op is a diversified retail business providing its member owners & customers with food, hardware and building supplies.  Our co-operative has been serving our community since 1937. It has an impressive growth record and an annual sales volume of approximately $15 million.

Role Description

The role of the Accountant / Financial Controller is to oversee the financial operations of the business.  This role reports to the General Manager and is responsible for the entire accounting and office management of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of daily financial operations
  • Assist in business development, planning & budgeting
  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Training, evaluating and supervising our office team consisting of an Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk and File Maintenance Clerk
  • Execute Payroll and Employee Benefits Programs
  • Monitor financial policies, practices, and procedures of the operation including determining and implementing internal controls policies
  • Financial Aspects of Inventory Control
  • Financial Maintenance of Memberships
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Audit Preparation
  • Government Reporting (GST)
  • Permit Application (Food Vendor Permit, Tobacco Permit, Lottery Permit, etc)
  • Other duties as required by General Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Degree in Accounting, Commerce or other related field (required)
  • CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation (preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings and weekends) Able to work in a fast paced environment

Language:

English – Advanced level written and spoken required

French – French written and spoken skills will be considered an asset

Salary/Benefits:

Salary: Competitive based on credentials and experience

Extended Health Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits (After 3 Month Review)

RRSP (After 1 Year Review)

Sick & Personal Days

If this sounds like you, then we are the place to grow! Join the co-operative world of business & focus your career in Atlantic Canada! We offer a challenging work environment with a complete salary and benefit package, recognition of successful performance, as well as opportunities for advancement and personal development.

Please apply in writing or by e-mail to:        Tyler Paturel

La Coopérative de Chéticamp P. O. Box 40, Chéticamp Cape Breton, N.S.

B0E 1H0

E-mail: tylerpaturel@cheticampco-op.com

Deadline date: March 15, 2022

We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.