Summary Financial Accountant near Kitchener (ON)
Find key facts and figures about working as a financial accountant. The following information is applicable to all Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100).
Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Description
Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. They are employed by private sector accounting and auditing firms or departments and public sector accounting and auditing departments or units, or they may be self-employed. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$37.02/hour
Median wage in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Prospects
Very good
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Jobs
11 jobs
advertised near Kitchener (ON)
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Skills
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- Train staff
- Arrange training for staff
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
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