Cost Accountant (Finance)

DSI Underground Canada Ltd. (DSI) scope of business includes the manufacturing and supply of ground support equipment for the Mining industries. Its systems are known worldwide for innovation, quality and reliability
    
DSI  Saskatoon is the head quarters for the DSI Underground Canada supporting facilities across Canada. Currently the accounting team has added the new position of Senior Cost Accountant.  This individual will be accountable for internal reporting to support the sales and operations department along with managing inventory control and providing manufacturing variance analysis. Furthermore, the chosen candidate will be responsible for leading the costing analysis for Canada. 

Experience: 6-9 Years 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
- Establishes and maintains internal controls on product standard costs, inventory control and capital asset management
- Provides budget and forecast scenario analysis on production efficiencies projects and/or customer margins projections
- Provides analysis on new ways to improve production efficiencies and/or improve customer margins.
- Utilization and efficiency analysis on production processes along with uptime analysis on fixed assets.
- Perform detailed financial analysis including advanced financial modeling, profitability analysis, return on investment, monitoring business issues and impact to bottom line.

Qualification and Requirements:
-Bachelor degree majoring in accounting or commerce related field is required. 
-An accounting related certification or in the process of pursuing a designation such as CA, CPA, CMA or CGA would be considered as an asset. 
-Minimum of 6-8years experience working in a financial role with direct cost accounting experience. Experience in manufacturing environment would be ideal 
-Takes pride in attention to detail and accuracy
-Preference will be given to candidates with working knowledge of Dynamics Nav 2016 or other accounting systems 

Skills And Abilities

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Large workload
 - Attention to detail
 - Tight deadlines
 - Work under pressure
 - Fast-paced environment
Ability to Supervise
 - 3 - 4 people

Accountant Specific Skills
 - Analyze financial documents and reports
 - Examine accounting records
 - Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
 - Prepare financial statements and reports
 - Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies

Security and Safety
 - Criminal record check (abstract)

Essential Skills
 - Continuous learning
 - Finding information
 - Critical thinking
 - Decision making
 - Problem solving
 - Working with others
 - Oral communication
 - Reading text

Transportation/Travel Information
 - Travel expenses paid by employer
 - Willing to travel cross-border

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA)

Accreditation
 - Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association

Accreditation
 - Society of Management Accountants (CMA) Accreditation
 - Provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) membership
 - Certified General Accountants Association (CGA) membership
 - Society of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) membership

Financial Auditor Specific Skills
 - Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
 - Examine financial records and transactions
 - Prepare reports and audit findings
 - Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices