Competition Number: NLH-NR-26-059
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location: St. John's
At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
Senior Financial Accountant Competition #: NLH-NR-26-059
Status: Term
Location: St. John's
Key Responsibilities: - Bring high energy, a results-oriented approach, and strong analytical and technical skills to the Finance team.
- Support the permanent Senior Financial Accountant role in Financial Reporting.
- Prepare quarterly and annual external financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including the consolidation of multiple legal entities where required.
- Prepare and review monthly internal reporting.
- Analyze financial results and prepare reliable information to meet stakeholder needs.
- Assess the ongoing financial reporting process to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, and identify and implement opportunities to improve the finance function.
- Manage information requests from internal and external auditors for the respective area, as required.
What We're Looking For: - Strong and written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of the finance team.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to view the "big picture" and seek to understand.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Highly organized and deadline driven, committed to delivering results.
What You'll Need: - Strong knowledge of IFRS and a minimum of five (5) years of practical and progressively responsible experience in financial reporting including experience with preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements.
- A University Degree in business supplemented with a professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent experience.
- Experience with researching and documenting technical accounting positions would be considered an asset.
- General knowledge of regulated utility, oil and gas, energy markets, or other capital intensive industry would be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
CLOSING DATE: November 11, 2026 Wondering what to expect when starting a career at Hydro? Click here to learn more.
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Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
