Assistant Controller

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Information Technology, the Assistant Controller performs a full range of technical and administrative work in maintaining the organization’s fiscal records and systems; assists developing and implementing an effective financial administration program; and ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures and with applicable legislation and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, managing, and coordinating the provision of accounting and financial services for the organization; ensures production of timely and accurate financial information and statements and the provision of financial reporting, cash flow management and fixed asset control; overseeing the coordination of payroll, accounts payable and receivable by the Accounting/Payroll Officer.
• Oversees accounts payable (including private bar/CAC payments, accounts receivable, and payroll, identifying discrepancies and reconciling accounts).
• Examines and analyzes accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls. This will include performing financial, cost and statistical analyses.
• Works collaboratively with other LAS departments as well as external stakeholders to gather information relevant to budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Manages or assists with both internal and external audits.
• Prepares detailed reports on audit outcomes and provides recommendations to improve accounting and management practices within the organization.
• Assists or develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Researches accounting issues where necessary for compliance with generally accepted accounting and compliance principles.
• Oversees and executes payroll functions and area office accounts including offices’ petty cash.
• Assists in the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating department staff; assists in establishing staff goals and objectives; coordinates and delegates work projects; provides leadership and direction on staff development.
• Oversees the work of consultants and negotiates contracts, as required.
• Monitors and approves work and approves invoices for payment.
• Provides administrative support to the Director, Finance & Information Technology and the departments that come under the supervision of the Director, Finance & Information Technology.
• Leads or participates in other assigned projects.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Commerce or Administration with 4 years’ related professional experience
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience, including interviewing and selecting talented employees, providing constructive feedback, motivating, conducting performance reviews, and training and development.