Western Forest Products Inc. Looking for Corporate Finance Intern at Vancouver, BC Full Time

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western is currently recruiting for a Corporate Finance Intern to join our team in Vancouver, BC on a 6 or 8 month contract.

What You’ll Do: The Finance Intern is responsible for supporting accounting, tax, reporting, internal control and other finance streams through a variety of tasks which will support the development and enhancement of the individual’s financial and analytical skills.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for a 3rd or 4th-year university student, recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years of experience in finance or administration to enhance their financial and analytical skills. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and has strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Work Environment: This position is based out of our Vancouver Corporate Office and due to the high volume of paperwork and crossover work within the finance teams, the incumbent will be required to work in office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the preparation of tax filings and analysis;
• Analyze information in support of reporting cycle and audits;
• Perform reporting tie-out to supporting documents;
• Roll forward reporting cycle documents;
• Support with financial budgets, forecasts and cash tax projections;
• Support continuous improvement of policies, processes and internal controls;
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual reports, surveys and duty/jurisdictional requests;
• Other duties, including tax compliance project work, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college diploma or university degree in accounting, finance, business or related program (equivalent experiences will be considered);
• Experience in financial, business services and/or tax capacity a definite asset; and,
• 1-2 years of experience in a clerical/administrative function and/or experience in accounts payable would be considered a definite asset, but is not required.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written;
• High level or accuracy and an outstanding attention to detail;
• A good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
• Detail focused and strong ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including building relationships with vendors and government agencies.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.