Chartered Professional Accountant

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Be fully proficient in the key systems and processes utilized for financial asset creation and asset retirements. 
• Investigate, calculate, and post asset retirements for various asset components.
• Participate in the completion of asset conversions and evaluate and process asset corrections.
• Review and assess accounting processes and controls for property plant and equipment, intangible assets, contributions, and deferred assets, and facilitate the development and implementation of improvements.
• Assist staff in interpreting and applying the Asset Accounting Handbook to capital and operating-related questions/issues.
• Participate in the year end audit including note preparation, analytics and responding to audit requests as required.
• Provide guidance and support to staff within the Asset Accounting section and across other areas with respect to asset componentization, capital WBS structure creation, project analysis, in-service and close-out procedures. 
• Analyze and interpret financial results related to assets, including depreciation, amortization, and gain/loss to assist in driving accountability and effective decision-making.
• Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of data.
• Participate in the financial asset requirements for General Rate Applications, including preparation of specialized schedules and responding to information requests.
• Represent the Asset Accounting Section in meetings pertaining to accounting, systems, and processes impacting financial assets and capital investments.

• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) program plus two years of related experience in fixed assets.
• Ability to effectively communicate detailed accounting information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize, investigate, and analyze problems and lead the development and implementation of solutions.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a variety of team settings.
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant SAP modules and other IT systems pertaining to fixed assets, capital projects, and operating processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products including Analysis for Office (AFO).