Senior Accountant, Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services

Job summary

The role involves assessing accounting systems and delivering tailored capacity-building initiatives for Indigenous community and enterprise clients. Responsibilities include preparing finance policies, providing training on tax filings, and supporting external financing activities.

Job details

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact as a Senior Accountant with our Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services team. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture, and contributions to our country. With 500 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expertise to empower Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses and individuals in navigating a dynamic social, political and economic environment. Responsibilities * Work closely with Indigenous community and enterprise clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity-building initiatives * Assist with reviewing client accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy * Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup * Deliver hands-on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation * Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required * Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing * Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting * CPA, CAFM, or equivalent designation preferred * Minimum 3 years of relevant experience * Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset * Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills MyRewards@MNP With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual salary for this opportunity is $68,000/yr - $80,000/yr. Compensation is based on individual skills, relevant experience, certifications and location. Diversity@MNP We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

What you’ll do

The role involves assessing accounting systems and delivering tailored capacity-building initiatives for Indigenous community and enterprise clients. Responsibilities include preparing finance policies, providing training on tax filings, and supporting external financing activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting and a CPA, CAFM, or equivalent designation. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, with experience working with Indigenous communities being a strong asset.

Benefits

• Generous Base Pay
• Vacation Time
• Paid Personal Days
• Group Pension Plan
• Voluntary Savings Products
• Bonus Programs
• Flexible Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Perks And Discounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Mnp University
• Flexible Dress Code
• Firm Sponsored Social Events

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting Principles
• Organizational Finance
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Literacy
• Payroll
• GST/PST Filing
• T4 Filing
• Capacity Building
• Strategic Planning
• System Implementation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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