Financial Support Officer - Term
Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Member Accounting Department, the successful incumbent is responsible for the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements of assigned Member Co-operatives. In addition, the person will provide day-to-day support to Co-op staff in recording of transactions.
Responsibilities
• Prepare timely financial statements that present fairly the financial position of assigned Co-operatives. Due dates are set by the department. • Ensure reports required from the Co-operatives for the monthly financial statements’ preparation are done by the Co-op and received on time. • Maintain complete working papers (electronic when possible), and necessary back-up documentation. • Analyze and review financial statements for reasonableness. Ensure balances are correct and information is complete. • Prepare year-end financial statements with supporting working papers and back-ups, ready for review by the outside accountants. • Assist outside accountants during their review of year-end financial statements. • Prepare preliminary analysis reports. • Recommend internal control procedures needed at the Co-operative. • Provide accounting support to co-operative staff including Quasar support.