Manager Of Accounting

Description:

• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of annual, quarterly, or monthly statistical and financial reports for various Ministries, in accordance with Ministry Guidelines.
• Prepares the billing and reconciliation of costs for joint services under the City of St. Thomas-County of Elgin Consolidated Service Plan Agreement.
• Co-ordinates the submission of grant applications to senior levels of government including, the review of eligibility requirements, formulation of projects for approval by Council, preparation of applications and filing of required performance reports.
• Completes year end working papers and drafts the Financial Report in preparation for the annual audit and prepares reports, including the Financial Information Return, on a timely basis in accordance with sound accounting practices including those required for the City’s Economic Development Corporation, Library Board and Secondary Water Board.
• Liaises and cooperates with the City Auditors with respect to the year-end audit and in the execution of their independent audit(s).
• Prepares financial statements, subsidy claims and returns on a timely basis, in the prescribed manner.
• Manages the City Purchase Card process, including the issuance and withdrawal of purchase cards, establishment of card limits, and monitoring the card usage, as prescribed by the approved Council Policy.
• Attends City Council meetings to submit authored reports, provide advice at budget deliberations and other times when directed by City Treasurer.

Financial Planning (10%)

• Participates in the development of long-term financial plans for the Corporation including the coordination and management of the financial planning for the replacement of tangible capital assets and the analysis of future funding plans involving current budget revenue and expenditure projections. Coordinates the borrowing process for capital project funding.