accounting manager.

Randstad Victoria is looking for an Accounting Manager for a faith based non-profit in Victoria BC.

The organization is dedicated to providing vital, life-transforming humanitarian and healthcare programs internationally, operating through an extensive global network of dedicated professionals and volunteers. Governed by a board of directors, the Canadian entity upholds strong core values centered on integrity, service, accountability, and excellence.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director and collaborating closely with senior leadership across business operations and risk, the Accounting Lead will oversee day-to-day core financial operations, lead year-end audit readiness, ensure statutory charity compliance, drive financial system enhancements, and guide a small accounting team.

Advantages
- $70-78 000
- Benefit after 3 months
-Vacation package
- Centrally located

Responsibilities
-Oversee and execute accounts payable processes, donation receipting oversight, bank balance tracking, and general ledger postings.
-Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, maintain accurate balance sheet and income statement records, and protect overall data integrity.

-Lead the organization’s annual financial audits, joint program audits, and regulatory compliance reviews, preparing all working schedules and implementing audit recommendations.
-Coordinate reporting and records required for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) compliance, notably the annual T3010 Registered Charity Information Return, ensuring alignment with the Income Tax Act.
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements).
-Monitor performance against organizational budgets, conducting regular variance analyses and cash flow forecasting.
-Oversee liquidity and cash management, including investments such as GICs, to safeguard operational funding requirements.
-Reconcile accounts payable/receivable and manage cost-sharing and program expenditure reconciliations with international affiliate entities.
-Ensure accurate calculation, reporting, and submission of statutory remittances (payroll, GST, workers' compensation).

Qualifications
-Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent relevant education.
-Professional Designation: Canadian CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is strongly preferred.
-Sector Experience: 5–7 years of progressive financial management experience, ideally within a Canadian registered charity or not-for-profit organization.
-Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (AS-NPO), CRA charity guidelines, and T3010 filings.
-Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365; hands-on experience administering or using Sage Intacct is preferred.
-Background Check: Ability to pass a standard criminal record check.

Summary
Two easy ways to apply:

1. Apply online:
2. Email resume to View email address on randstad.com or View email address on randstad.com

Please notify that we welcome all applications, however only the ones with relevancy will be considered.

Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.

Randstad Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more