Assistant Project Officer
7 months ago
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Financial Partner of Engineering Basic Capital, the Assistant Project Officer (APO) is responsible for ensuring that Basic Capital programs meet Basic Capital Accounting Guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
Audit and Support of Basic Capital Projects
- Perform an assessment to ensure that expenditures charges to Basic Capital projects meet the Company's pre-determined capitalization criteria
- Identify, document and correct misclassifications of costs within Basic Capital projects
- Proactively work with Engineering Management and Field employees to understand the nature of certain charges to projects
- Ensure that the number of projects audited adheres to the minimum percentage of total Basic Capital spent in a given year, in accordance with internal control requirements
- Support Project Officers regarding any issues brought in monthly budget reviews; perform corrective journal entries as required
Coaching and Training
- Provide guidance and training to Engineering
Reporting
- Liaise with Engineering AVP and/or Chief on control failures and corrective steps
- Answer to internal and external audit department on their findings
Working Conditions
The role requires mínimal travel (10%) and occasional work outside of working hours. The dress code is business casual.
**Requirements**:
Experience
Engineering, Finance or Audit
- Engineering, finance or audit experience
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
Competencies
- Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
- Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
- Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
- Promotes ideas while evaluating impacts
- Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
- Initiates, influences and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
- Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
- Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Time management
- Strong computer skills
- Microsoft Office especially Excel
- PMA
- SAP
- Fieldglass
- Knowledge of Engineering field work and procedures*
- Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
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