ABOUT THE ROLE
We are currently looking to hire an experience Accoutant to join our TransAlta team. As the Accountant, you are accountable for supporting the Supervisor, Energy Marketing Finance with ensuring that accounting for Energy Marketing transactions are in accordance with company policies, controls, and accounting standards, and that the Energy Marketing financial statements are accurate and complete. This position both prepares and assists in the review of Financial Reporting Assistance Package ("FRAPs") and account reconciliations. You will lead and support initiatives to improve processes for Energy Marketing accounting and across the Finance Shared Services team.
This role is based out of our new office at TransAlta Place (Keynote Office Tower) in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (days in the office and days at home).
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support the Supervisor, Energy Marketing Finance to review, assess and oversee all transactional activities within the Energy Marketing Accounting team and provide guidance, clear direction and leadership
- Support the Accounting & Settlements team with questions regarding accounting standards, policies and controls
- Support the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly SOX controls and FRAP requirements
- Support audit requests with company's external auditors with respect to the Energy Marketing segment
- Identify, recommend, and implement both process improvements and best use of reporting tools to improve the efficiency of processes and resulting output of the group
- Explain monthly accounting results
- Participate in and provide recommendation for technical accounting issues, including the Deal Management Team review meetings
- Update monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the Energy Marketing segment
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:
- CPA and/or CFA designation or working towards the designation
- Knowledge of TransAlta's accounting policies
- Knowledge of IFRS as it relates to the Energy Marketing business activity (IFRS 9, 13, 7 and IAS 32)
- Proficient knowledge of financial systems and processes with demonstrated experience in process improvement
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Exceptional computer skills, especially in Excel, enabling quick and efficient completion of tasks; able to transfer this knowledge and skill to others on the team
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Highly organized, capable of simultaneously managing numerous tasks for both self and staff
TransAlta Corporation
110 Twelfth Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.transalta.com
