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Reference Number: 10509
Department: Finance
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time
Date Posted: December 9, 2022
Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Corporate Accountant .
Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, the Corporate Accountant is a member of the Finance team and plays a key role in the preparation and review of NSPI’s financial results and reporting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure financial results are complete and accurate
Supporting the monthly processing and reporting of affiliate transactions
Preparation and/or review of account reconciliations and related financial analysis
Completion of monthly internal control procedures in a timely manner
Assisting with the preparation of the Company’s quarterly and annual external Financial Statements, Notes and Management Discussion and Analysis; as well as other quarterly deliverables
Assisting the Company’s external auditors during the quarterly reviews and annual audit
Working with other departments to provide information as required
Other accounting and special project responsibilities as assigned
The successful candidate will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
The successful ca ndidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes and reporting. You will possess or be enrolled in a program to obtain a professional accounting designation. A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
You will have experience with financial reporting systems and with Excel (knowledge of Oracle would be considered an asset). You must be highly motivated, adept in technical accounting, detailed oriented and possess strong leadership, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. You are able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines. The successful candidate also possesses solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and is innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position, you speak up on health, safety and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. You build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Reporting
Form of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than December 23, 2022. Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.
At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process.
Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs. If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.
