Assistant Controller 2-Year Term
Assistant Controller 2-Year Term
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Job Description
Okaneis anintegrated engineering and geoscienceconsulting company with a global team across Canada USA Australia and New Zealand.
We help mining companies to return mineaffected landresponsibly and safelyat the end of a mines lifecycle. We believe in challenging the status quo and advocate formeaningful partnershipsand positive outcomes for community stakeholders and Indigenous rightsholders.
Our solutions are led by a team of interdisciplinary experts spanning various engineering science and technologybased fields including community and stakeholder engagement mine planning mine closure design geotechnical and civil engineering geology geochemistry hydrology and hydrogeology soil sciences rehabilitation revegetation and environmental monitoring.
Why Choose Us
We champion diversity and inclusion. We believe in flexibility worklife balance and an opendoor approach to communication. We provide employees with the tools to succeed and grow with the company and benefits that ensure our employees have the means to feel fulfilled.
Okanes purpose is toHelp Create a Better Tomorrow. Ourworkplace culture is defined by the everyday behaviors of our team and driven by our core values:Passionate Thoughtful & Caring Smart & Clever Positive and Humble.
Our employees enjoy:
Competitive salary and performance incentive.
Annual vacation time.
Paid sick days.
Health and dental coverage.
Health spending account.
Shortterm and longterm disability insurance.
Growth and advancement opportunities along with an annual allowance for professional development.
Flexible workplace policy including maternity and parental leave topups and flexibility when returning to work.
Being a part of an organization recognized as one of the Top Employers of Saskatchewan 2023 & one of Canadas top Small & Medium Employers 2023.
Assistant Controller Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller to join our Finance Team for a 24month term of parental leave coverage with the possibility of extension. This position will be from our Saskatoon office.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Financial Statement Reporting & Assurance
Prepare monthend Balance sheet working papers.
Prepare journal entries as required for review.
Accounting Standards Compliance
Ensurecompliance in allentities.
Complete Statistics Canada Surveys.
Payroll Management
Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with tax regulations
Supervise daily payroll activities including transactions reconciliations and general ledger entries.
Internal Controls
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies.
Support the development and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.
Budget
Assist in the development of annual budgets.
Tax
Prepare and submit Sales taxes investigate issues.
Ensure sales tax compliance.
Insurance
Prepare backup during insurance review.
Assist with insurance requests as required.
Lead Manage and Hold Accountable
Lead manage and hold accountable payroll team.
Complete quarterly conversations and weekly 121s with direct reports.
Job Requirements
Possess strong leadership skills and abilities including effective communication honesty empathy creativity responsibility and flexibility.
Advanced skills in the areas of time management planning and organization.
Tertiary qualifications in accounting. CPA is considered an asset.
Experience in industry accounting is considered an asset.
5 years of accounting experience.
Strong verbal and written communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
A keen eye for detail Selfstarting attitude willingness to be innovative and look for new solutions and efficiencies to support the finance team.
Ability to thrive in a team setting or work independently.
Ability to work under pressure and time manage effectively.
An ability and willingness to communicate and work with the finance department in varying time zones.
Encompass Okanes Core Vision (Help Create a Better Tomorrow) and Values (Passionate Smart & Clever Positive Thoughtful & Caring and Humble).
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Okane is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued respected and has a sense of belonging. A diverse workforce is critical to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose Okane as your employer. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment/interview process please let the HR Team know and we will work with you to meet your more information about Inclusion Diversity & Equity please click hereDiversity Equity and Inclusion Okane Consultants.
Application Deadline
We welcome all qualified applicants to submit their Cover letter and CV beforeApril 30th 2025. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However those candidates who are selected will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in Okane.
To find out more about Okane visitHome Okane Consultants.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
