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Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Lafarge Canada (a Division of Holcim) - Manitoba/SaskatchewanLafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions including Aggregates, Cement, Ready Mix and Precast Concrete, Asphalt and Paving, and Road and Civil Construction. With over 6,900 employees and 400 sites across the country, we provide green products to build the infrastructure and communities where Canadians live and work.As a member of Holcim Group, our purpose is to build progress… Show more Lafarge Canada (a Division of Holcim) - Manitoba/SaskatchewanLafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions including Aggregates, Cement, Ready Mix and Precast Concrete, Asphalt and Paving, and Road and Civil Construction. With over 6,900 employees and 400 sites across the country, we provide green products to build the infrastructure and communities where Canadians live and work.As a member of Holcim Group, our purpose is to build progress for people and the planet. Show less

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Manage CPA candidate cohorts, mark and provide feedback on CPA candidates’ weekly assignmentsClosely work with and provide CPA candidates with guidance and direction to facilitate their learning and progress throughout the module.Review facilitators' work for quality assurance, mentor and support facilitators to ensure excellent quality service provided to CPA Candidates

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Managed accounting and finance operations teams for the corporate group of companies including Air Unlimited Inc BPL Sales Limited Dynamic Building Control (2018) EDA Mechanical Services Ltd. G&K Electric Inc The J Hansen HVAC Group Tom Beggs Agencies Ltd.

• Directed all aspects of the accounting operations such as reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, and inventory management• Analyzed and presented financial reports, clearly communicated monthly and annual financial statements• Maintained effective and efficient accounting systems, processes and practices based on recognized accounting principles, policies, procedures and guidelines while ensuring compliance• Assigned… Show more • Directed all aspects of the accounting operations such as reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, and inventory management• Analyzed and presented financial reports, clearly communicated monthly and annual financial statements• Maintained effective and efficient accounting systems, processes and practices based on recognized accounting principles, policies, procedures and guidelines while ensuring compliance• Assigned projects and directed staff to ensure compliance and accuracy• Maintained, evaluated and recommended improvements to the accounting systems, and internal controls of the company• Coordinated the year-end audit process including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analyses and other required documentation• Managed financial banking and external professional relationships• Provided day-to-day leadership and lead the development of a positive and constructive culture through the facilitation of teamwork• Provided advice and guidance to the leadership team about areas of concern and opportunities for improvement Show less

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

A mid-sized professional public accounting firm founded in 1972• Manage assurance, advisory and management consulting engagements with a variety of clients• Accurately provide financial reporting services and address financial reporting needs for clients.• Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations for client entities.• Effectively manage staff accountants in terms of work assignment, knowledge support, engagement planning, and any other issues to ensure… Show more A mid-sized professional public accounting firm founded in 1972• Manage assurance, advisory and management consulting engagements with a variety of clients• Accurately provide financial reporting services and address financial reporting needs for clients.• Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations for client entities.• Effectively manage staff accountants in terms of work assignment, knowledge support, engagement planning, and any other issues to ensure timely project completions. Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Alberta’s newest stand-alone diesel refinery—the first to be built in more than 30 years; owned 50% by North West Refining and 50% by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd• Reviewed support schedules and finalized quarterly financial statements and MD&A in accordance with IFRS• With a team of professional accountants, led the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, closing all procedures and ensuring compliance to… Show more Alberta’s newest stand-alone diesel refinery—the first to be built in more than 30 years; owned 50% by North West Refining and 50% by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd• Reviewed support schedules and finalized quarterly financial statements and MD&A in accordance with IFRS• With a team of professional accountants, led the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, closing all procedures and ensuring compliance to procedural and reporting standards• Reviewed general ledgers for mechanical accuracy and reasonableness while Identifying and analyzing financial variances with the team on a monthly basis• Managed a complex tolling model, contributing to the service toll invoicing process, revenue recognition (IFRS 15) and the annual budget process. • Managed complex processes related to debt accounting, asset retirement obligations and fixed assets• Acted as technical resource for IFRS research and analysis• Responsible for liaison and support with external auditors Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

A subsidiary of The Great West Life Assurance Company • Responsible for Financial Reporting • Designed and managed the cost allocation process between GWL Realty Advisors and all associated companies, as well as clients’ properties.• Acted as the senior technical resource for Winnipeg Finance and our GWLRA Regional Offices across Canada with respect to all indirect and regulatory tax administration and filings; undertook indirect tax research; prepare documentation and technical… Show more A subsidiary of The Great West Life Assurance Company • Responsible for Financial Reporting • Designed and managed the cost allocation process between GWL Realty Advisors and all associated companies, as well as clients’ properties.• Acted as the senior technical resource for Winnipeg Finance and our GWLRA Regional Offices across Canada with respect to all indirect and regulatory tax administration and filings; undertook indirect tax research; prepare documentation and technical papers for Winnipeg and Regional operations• Successfully led the preparation and implementation processes for a significant indirect tax savings initiative for the company, resulted in $500,000 to $800,000 savings in GST ITC savings annually• Developed policies, procedures and guidelines with respect to these indirect and regulatory tax• Represented GWLRA as the lead taxes liaise with Canada Revenue agency (CRA), Internal Taxation Department, External Auditors and Consultants. Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Western / Mid West US Division• Finalized monthly financial statements for each region including comparison to projections and comparative results in a timely and accurate manner.• Reviewed statements for mechanical accuracy and reasonableness while Identifying and analyzing financial variances; presented monthly financial information to the executive team. • Ensured accounting administrative processes and capital expenditure reporting in the regions are efficient and effective and… Show more Western / Mid West US Division• Finalized monthly financial statements for each region including comparison to projections and comparative results in a timely and accurate manner.• Reviewed statements for mechanical accuracy and reasonableness while Identifying and analyzing financial variances; presented monthly financial information to the executive team. • Ensured accounting administrative processes and capital expenditure reporting in the regions are efficient and effective and are in compliance with corporate standards, • Successfully created a new financial statement report format that allowed more efficiency in the monthly review process. • Analyzed revenues, costs, grosses margins, EBITDA results and variances for each region.• Ensured all relevant account reconciliations are completed, and reviewed supporting schedules• Assisted with the annual budgeting process. Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Planned and prepared audits, reviews and notices to readers in accordance with appropriate accounting frameworks while effectively managing budgets and client relations either individually or in a team setting. • Accurately produced financial statements and address other financial reporting needs for external clients. • Effectively developed audit procedures in response to assessed risk levels. • Mentored and trained junior staff.• Developed excellent working knowledge with… Show more • Planned and prepared audits, reviews and notices to readers in accordance with appropriate accounting frameworks while effectively managing budgets and client relations either individually or in a team setting. • Accurately produced financial statements and address other financial reporting needs for external clients. • Effectively developed audit procedures in response to assessed risk levels. • Mentored and trained junior staff.• Developed excellent working knowledge with IFRS, ASPE as well as accounting standards for the public sector through extensive involvement with a wide array of assurance and non-assurance engagements.• Established a solid understanding of the internal controls as well as accounting systems of a variety of client entities (ie: a large national manufacturing company, several investment holding companies with foreign currencies, municipalities, etc)• Accurately prepared corporate and personal tax returns in a timely manner. Show less

Chartered Accountant, Ca

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Comm Hons), Accounting