The Accountant plays a critical role in contributing to the financial integrity and efficiency of ADRA Canada. Embodying ADRA Canadas values of being Connected, Courageous and Compassionate, the Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role also involves supporting budgeting and auditing processes, preparing financial reports, and analyzing financial data to aid in organizational decision making.
Inspired by our Christian values, our unique culture fosters diversity and a workplace that strives to ensure all our employees feel respected and included. At ADRA Canada we offer challenging careers that play an important role in positively impacting the futures of vulnerable families, and especially the lives of women and girls all over the world. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation and generous benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities and a supportive and meaningful environment where we work together to achieve our goals. Come and be a part of our high-performing team, where together we are working to lift people out of poverty, establish hope, empower communities, and create positive and long-lasting change!
Reporting to: Associate Finance Director
Department: Finance & Shared Services
Location: ADRA Canada Headquarters in Newcastle, ON, Canada.
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: International and/or National travel may be required less than 2% of the time.
Work Hours: 38 hours per week with a 4-day work week option as well as hybrid option (3 days in office and 1 day work from home).
Application Closing Date: Open until filled
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Seventh-day Adventist Church Relations/Ministry (10% of each workweek)
- Participate in daily worship and prayers. All employees take turns in leading worship for all employees.
- Be prepared to counsel callers (including church members and others) on role of Seventh-day Adventist mission and pray with them.
- Encourage partners (including Seventh-day Adventist Conferences and congregations in Canada, other Canadian and foreign Seventh-day Adventist entities and the worldwide ADRA network) in the mission of ADRA and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Educate them, as necessary, about the ministry role of ADRA Canada as part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church movement, consistent with the religious teachings of the Church.
- As requested, contribute to corporate publications, and represent ADRA Canada and its mission at presentations/speaker appointment requests, particularly with ADRA Canadas partners.
- Ensure that all ADRA Canada activities are carried out in accordance with the values and religious beliefs of the ADRA network and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- As part of the ADRA Canada ministry, act in a way that reflects the religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, both on and off duty.
B. Operations/Technical (90% of each work week)
Financial Recording & Reporting
- Prepare, examine, and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
- Maintain and update standard schedules (e.g., fixed asset register, deferred revenue schedule).
- Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness and prepare journal entries with proper supporting documentation for posting into the accounting system.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Organize and archive accounting records (both digital and physical) for easy retrieval.
- Maintain and update documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed to maintain audit readiness.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Record and post investment-related entries, including investment interest income, dividend income, unrealized gains/losses, investment advisor fees, and foreign currency adjustments.
- Creation of Financial Reporting Templates (Financial Reports, Project Cash Flow, FX, GL Reconciliation, Interest Calculation & Reporting and Payment Timeline).
- Ensure that foreign exchange rates are accurately calculated and used in the preparation of financial reports.
- Provide ad hoc financial reports to support departmental/organizational decision making.
- Assist with processing payroll.
- Review and approve employee expense reports in line with policy.
- Process vendor invoices and payments in accordance with established policies and timelines.
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue balances, and maintain up-to-date aging reports.
- Ensure timely settlement of liabilities and accurate recording of all expenses.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and local tax regulations.
- Assist in preparing T3010 returns, government filings, and other required compliance reports.
- Maintain and enhance internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
- Assist with preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual budgets.
- Prepare and maintain budget templates.
- Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgeted figures.
- Compile information and prepare supporting schedules for internal audits, annual external audits, and donor audits as required.
- Complete year-end closing checklists and ensure all adjustments are recorded.
- Review transactions for compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Create project account codes in the accounting system and ensure that GL account codes are sufficient to process the accounting transactions.
- Review & approve expense reports.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Must-Haves:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management work combined.
- A citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the ability to legally work in Canada, by virtue of holding a current valid work permit (if required)
- Proficiency in the use of relevant software (Accounting software, Excel, Word).
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Adept at presenting & Communicating Information Able to speak clearly and fluently and express opinions, information and key points of an argument.
- Strong writing, reporting & oral communication skills Able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly in English and in a convincing, engaging and expressive manner.
- Adept at applying financial expertise and technology.
- Adept at analyzing numerical and verbal data and all other types of information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, proactively solve problems, meet deadlines and deliver superior service.
- Understanding of and commitment to programming and communications that respect and protect the human rights of all persons ADRA serves, especially the rights of women and girls.
- Chartered Professional Accountant certification
- Experience within the context of the humanitarian, development or charitable sector.
- Written and oral communication skills in French.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
- Proficiency with Power BI
ADRA Canada (the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada) is the Canadian relief and development agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA Canadas purpose is to serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
ADRA Canada and all its employees are engaged in supporting the vision of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) which is Proclaiming Christ, Nurturing Believers, and Serving Humanity. The ministry of ADRA Canada is an important part of the Christian mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is done in harmony with its religious beliefs and practices.
Therefore, being employed by ADRA Canada requires personal commitment to its mission and lifestyle. The holder of this position will reflect in their personal and professional life the Christian values as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as referenced in the employment contract. The employee acknowledges and agrees that this position is one of ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and that membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and adherence to the fundamental faith and religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is essential to the proper performance of the duties of the position. The employee must conduct him/herself, both on and off duty, in accordance with the religious beliefs and teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all respects so as not to damage ADRA Canadas reputation or harm the employees ability to fulfil all of the positions obligations. The employee must inform the Chief Executive Officer if they no longer adhere to, or maintain belief in, the fundamental faith and religious beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
