Practical Experience Specialist, Pre-approved Programs
- Employer
- CPA Alberta
- Location
- Calgary or Edmonton
- Ref
- PES_PAP_PT
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Industry
- Not-for-Profit
- Job Type
- Part-time
Reporting to the Manager, Pre-approved Programs, the Practical Experience Specialist, Pre-approved Programs is responsible for the creation and maintenance of pre-approved programs, conducting second reviews of colleague prepared programs, assessing the experience of candidates working in pre-approved programs and advising public accounting firms and industry organizations on training candidates.
Please note: This posting will be used to fill two part time (24 hours/week) positions; one permanent, and one temporary 12 month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with employers to gain an understanding of their organization and industry to map out their training program, then prepare and present Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) applications to the Registration Committee.
- Manage relationships with the National Firms and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and consistent support on matters related to Practical Experience Requirements.
- Assist the manager in monitoring Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) growth initiatives and work on strategies to ensure goals are met.
- Oversee the assessment of candidates working in non-assurance public accounting roles and communicate requirements with their employers.
- Conduct Pre-approved Program Route assessments for candidates working in industry roles, and support contract staff in Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) assessments for candidates working in public accounting.
- Liaise with national colleagues on a regular basis to identify issues, recommend changes and ensure consistency, as well as provide peer reviews.
Requirements
- Must be a Chartered Professional Accountant in good standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
- 2-3 years of post-designation experience in either public practice or private industry.
- Familiarity with the CPA Practical Experience and Pre-approved Programs a benefit.
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute projects according to established business plans.
- Ability to work in a fluid, changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
- Ability to explain and demonstrate technical knowledge and application in a practical manner.
- Works well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
Competencies
- Values and Ethics
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Organizational Awareness
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Results Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgment
- Planning/Organizing
Working Conditions
- Fast paced work environment.
Further information on CPA Alberta can be found at our website: www.cpaalberta.ca